David Bates Works on Paper: Auction Prices

British · 1840–1921

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for David Bates works on paper between 2017 and 2026, of which 6 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $153 to $950, with a median of $195 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $950 for “David Bates, Sketch for Anhinga, 1988” at Clarke Auction Gallery in 2023.

Record: David Bates, Sketch for Anhinga, 1988 — $950Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Kenilworth Castle

   Watercolor

   25.4cm x 35.5cm

   Chorley's · Jul 15, 2026 · Lot 545
   £150≈ $201≈ €176HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Chorley's ↗
2. 
   GOING HOME, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA, 1909

   Watercolor

   10½ x 14½in. (26.67 x 36.83cm)

   Whyte's · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 193
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Whyte's ↗
3. 
   David Bates, Sketch for Anhinga, 1988

   Drawing · Paper

   (Image) 6 5/8" h x 5 3/8" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jul 16, 2023 · Lot 38
   $950≈ £725≈ €846HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor

   10 x 14 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jan 3, 2021 · Lot 68
   $189≈ £139≈ €154$150 + $39 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
5. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor

   Sworders · Sep 23, 2020 · Lot 657
   £260≈ $331≈ €283HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
6. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor

   Sworders · Feb 4, 2020 · Lot 381
   £140≈ $182≈ €165HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Sworders ↗
7. 
   GOING HOME, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA, 1909

   Watercolor

   10¼ x 14¼in. (26.04 x 36.20cm)

   Whyte's · Oct 23, 2017 · Lot 223
   €130≈ $153≈ £116HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100–150View at Whyte's ↗

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