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Colin McCahon Watercolors: Auction Prices

New Zealand · 1919–1987

ArtSell has recorded 25 auction results for Colin McCahon watercolors between 2008 and 2026, of which 17 sold (68% sell-through). Prices realised range from $8,730 to $108,129, with a median of $47,162 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $108,129 for “Marge as the Virgin Mary in the Maitai Valley” at Art+Object in 2021.

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  1. Colin McCahon, Willows, Oturehua, Central Otago, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Willows, Oturehua, Central Otago
    Watercolor · Paper
    225 x 295mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 35
    NZ$34,118≈ $19,853≈ £14,825≈ €17,127Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  2. Colin McCahon, One (from the Numerals: First series), watercolour and pencil on paper
    One (from the Numerals: First series)
    Watercolor · Paper
    276 x 376mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 40
    NZ$20,715≈ $12,069≈ £9,153≈ €10,876Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  3. Colin McCahon, Agnus Dei, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Agnus Dei
    Watercolor · Paper
    1540 x 550mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 47
    NZ$79,203≈ $46,513≈ £36,798≈ €44,188Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  4. Colin McCahon, Kauri Bush, Titirangi, watercolour, bodycolour and pastel on paper
    Kauri Bush, Titirangi
    Watercolor · Paper
    275 x 235mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$40,000–60,000View at Art+Object ↗
  5. Colin McCahon, Agnus Dei, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Agnus Dei
    Watercolor · Paper
    1540 x 550mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$85,000–125,000View at Art+Object ↗
  6. Colin McCahon, A Poem of Kaipara Flat - Buttercup Fields Forever, watercolour and pastel on paper
    A Poem of Kaipara Flat - Buttercup Fields Forever
    Watercolor · Paper
    1020 x 690mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 22
    NZ$140,127≈ $83,640≈ £65,802≈ €76,552Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  7. Colin McCahon, Marge as the Virgin Mary in the Maitai Valley, watercolour and ink and wash on paper
    Marge as the Virgin Mary in the Maitai Valley
    Watercolor · Paper
    302 x 220mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 48
    NZ$153,892≈ $108,129≈ £80,760≈ €94,452Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  8. Colin McCahon, Ahipara, charcoal, oilpastel and watercolour on paper
    Ahipara
    Watercolor · Paper
    700 x 502mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 39
    NZ$67,270≈ $44,734≈ £34,334≈ €37,958Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  9. Colin McCahon, Have Mercy On Me O Lord, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Have Mercy On Me O Lord
    Watercolor · Paper
    1555 x 532mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 6
    NZ$60,062≈ $38,481≈ £29,830≈ €34,640Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  10. Colin McCahon, Manukau 2, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Manukau 2
    Watercolor · Paper
    543 x 740mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 4
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$65,000–85,000View at Art+Object ↗
  11. Colin McCahon, Cover Design for the Shell Guide to New Zealand, watercolour and bodycolour on paper, 1968
    Cover Design for the Shell Guide to New Zealand
    Watercolor · Paper
    520 x 740mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$35,000–50,000View at Art+Object ↗
  12. Colin McCahon, Colossians I, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Colossians I
    Watercolor · Paper
    1570 x 545mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 75
    NZ$102,106≈ $76,217≈ £56,955≈ €67,827Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  13. Colin McCahon, Now is the Hour, ink and watercolour on paper
    Now is the Hour
    Watercolor · Paper
    753 x 548mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 71
    NZ$141,146≈ $105,358≈ £78,731≈ €93,760Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  14. Colin McCahon, Have Mercy On Me O Lord, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Have Mercy On Me O Lord
    Watercolor · Paper
    1555 x 532mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$60,000–80,000View at Art+Object ↗
  15. Colin McCahon, Ruby Bay, watercolour, circa 1944-46
    Ruby Bay
    Watercolor
    200 x 265mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 77
    NZ$13,213≈ $8,730≈ £6,276≈ €7,950Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  16. Colin McCahon, Flower, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Flower
    Watercolor · Paper
    575 x 446mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 118
    NZ$17,499≈ $11,503≈ £7,618≈ €10,839Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  17. Colin McCahon, Kaipara flat with a blue sky, watercolour and oil pastel
    Kaipara flat with a blue sky
    Watercolor
    1030 x 675mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 28
    NZ$100,835≈ $74,937≈ £50,760≈ €69,676Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  18. Colin McCahon, Numerals (for Landfall Magazine), watercolour and graphite on paper, two panels
    Numerals (for Landfall Magazine)
    Watercolor · Panel
    252 x 206mm: each
    Art+Object · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$20,000–30,000View at Art+Object ↗
  19. Colin McCahon, The Lark’s Song, synthetic polymer paint, watercolour and graphite on paper
    The Lark’s Song
    Watercolor · Paper
    1090 x 720mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 37
    NZ$123,112≈ $97,199≈ £61,683≈ €77,884Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  20. Colin McCahon, Helensville, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Helensville
    Watercolor · Paper
    1025 x 675mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 65
    NZ$87,937≈ $74,482≈ £44,240≈ €55,716Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  21. Colin McCahon, Helensville, watercolour and pastel on paper
    Helensville
    Watercolor · Paper
    1025 x 675mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$90,000–130,000View at Art+Object ↗
  22. Colin McCahon, Kauri Trees, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Kauri Trees
    Watercolor · Paper
    758 x 555mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 58
    NZ$68,625≈ $51,357≈ £32,847≈ €37,944Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  23. Colin McCahon, Mt Richmond from Renwick Town, Blenheim, watercolour
    Mt Richmond from Renwick Town, Blenheim
    Watercolor
    206 x 405mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 43
    NZ$22,875≈ $17,980≈ £11,040≈ €12,426Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  24. Colin McCahon, Kauri Trees, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Kauri Trees
    Watercolor · Paper
    758 x 555mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$65,000–85,000View at Art+Object ↗
  25. Colin McCahon, View from the Top of the Cliff, watercolour and pastel on Steinbach paper
    View from the Top of the Cliff
    Watercolor · Paper
    1078 x 713mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 82
    NZ$85,546≈ $47,162≈ £30,557≈ €36,560Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗

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