David Bles Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Dutch · 1821–1899

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for David Bles works on paper between 2010 and 2025, of which 5 sold (24% sell-through). Prices realised range from $296 to $800, with a median of $500 across 5 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $800 for “Anticipation” at Sloans & Kenyon in 2010.

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1. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Dec 18, 2025 · Lot 320
   $500≈ £373≈ €427HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
2. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Oct 9, 2025 · Lot 595
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
3. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Jul 17, 2025 · Lot 250
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
4. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · May 15, 2025 · Lot 106
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
5. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Dec 19, 2024 · Lot 178
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
6. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 21, 2024 · Lot 134
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
7. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Oct 17, 2024 · Lot 415
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
8. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Sep 12, 2024 · Lot 185
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $700–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
9. 
   Anticipation

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Aug 8, 2024 · Lot 349
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
10. 
    Anticipation

    Watercolor · Paper

    9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 27, 2024 · Lot 571
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $900–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
11. 
    Anticipation

    Watercolor · Paper

    9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 18, 2024 · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
12. 
    Anticipation

    Watercolor · Paper

    9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Mar 21, 2024 · Lot 255
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
13. 
    Studie

    Drawing

    H 21x B 27 cm

    Twents Veilinghuis · Oct 6, 2022 · Lot 1118
    €300≈ $296≈ £263HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
14. 
    Studie

    Drawing

    H 21x B 27 cm

    Twents Veilinghuis · Jul 7, 2022 · Lot 1149
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
15. 
    The Piano Recital

    Watercolor · Board

    7 1/4 in. x 9 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 12, 2014 · Lot 1011
    $400≈ £239≈ €288HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
16. 
    Young Girl Fastening ShoeAttributed to the artist

    Drawing

    11 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Jul 27, 2013 · Lot 324
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
17. 
    Young Girl Fastening ShoeAttributed to the artist

    Drawing

    11 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Dec 8, 2012 · Lot 226
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
18. 
    The Piano Recital

    Watercolor · Board

    7 1/4 in. x 9 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · May 4, 2012 · Lot 1092
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
19. 
    ContemplationAttributed to the artist

    Drawing

    8 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · May 4, 2012 · Lot 1091
    $200≈ £124≈ €152HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
20. 
    Young Girl Fastening ShoeAttributed to the artist

    Drawing

    11 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · May 4, 2012 · Lot 1090
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
21. 
    The Country Family

    Watercolor

    6 3/4 in. x 5 1/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 13, 2010 · Lot 150
    $650≈ £403≈ €474HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
22. 
    The Piano Recital

    Watercolor · Board

    7 1/4 in. x 9 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Sep 24, 2010 · Lot 1450
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
23. 
    The Country Family

    Watercolor

    6 3/4 in. x 5 1/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 1267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
24. 
    The Piano Recital

    Watercolor · Board

    7 1/4 in. x 9 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 1266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
25. 
    Anticipation

    Watercolor · Paper

    9 in. x 11 1/4 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 1265
    $800≈ £510≈ €584HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
26. 
    ContemplationAttributed to the artist

    Drawing

    8 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 417
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
27. 
    Young Girl Fastening ShoeAttributed to the artist

    Drawing

    11 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 416
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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