Dong Kingman Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1911–2000

ArtSell has recorded 54 auction results for Dong Kingman watercolors between 2004 and 2025, of which 44 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $384 to $10,200, with a median of $3,053 across 44 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $10,200 for “Lijiang River with Elephant Trunk Hill in the Distance, Guilin, China” at Bonhams in 2007.

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1. 
   (Chinese-American, 1911-2000), One Way Street, c.1960s

   Watercolor · Paper

   22 x 14 in

   Concept Art Gallery · Jun 6, 2026 · Lot 78
   Result not publishedEst. $500–800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
2. 
   "Maiden Lane,"

   Watercolor · Paper

   Michaan's Auctions · May 15, 2026 · Lot 3136
   Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
3. 
   Coastal View

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight 12 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.

   Bonhams · Jul 21, 2025 · Lot 144
   $384≈ £285≈ €329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Coastal View

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight 12 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.

   Bonhams · Nov 30, 2023 · Lot 119
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Washington Park Scene

   Watercolor · Paper

   sheet (sight): 13 3/4 x 20 3/4 inches

   Michaan's Auctions · Oct 20, 2023 · Lot 165
   $1,230≈ £1,013≈ €1,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
6. 
   Factory X, 1955

   Watercolor · Paper

   21-1/8 x 29-1/2 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Oct 20, 2023 · Lot 242
   $5,000≈ £4,117≈ €4,721HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–8,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Fishing Scene in San Francisco

   Watercolor · Paper

   14 1/2 x 21 1/4 inches

   Michaan's Auctions · Aug 18, 2023 · Lot 198
   $1,230≈ £968≈ €1,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
8. 
   Street Scene

   Watercolor · Paper

   14 x 21 inches, framed: 21 x 29 inches (sight)

   Michaan's Auctions · Nov 19, 2022 · Lot 151
   $1,230≈ £1,033≈ €1,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
9. 
   Landscape

   Watercolor

   16" high x 30.25" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 6, 2022 · Lot 51
   $1,100≈ £814≈ €960HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
10. 
    Guanajuato, Mexico

    Watercolor

    21 x 14 1/4 in

    Leonard Auction · Nov 15, 2021 · Lot 153
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
11. 
    Guanajuato, Mexico

    Watercolor

    21 x 14 1/4 in

    Leonard Auction · Oct 17, 2021 · Lot 81
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
12. 
    View of Ferry Building with Bay Bridge in the Distance, San Francisco, circa 1949

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight 13 1/4 x 16 1/4in

    Bonhams · Aug 3, 2021 · Lot 122
    $2,805≈ £2,015≈ €2,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    26 x 19 in

    Helmuth Stone Gallery · Nov 15, 2020 · Lot 91A
    $504≈ £383≈ €427$400 + $104 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,600View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
14. 
    A tugboat under the Bay Bridge, 1955

    Watercolor · Paper

    17 1/2 x 14in

    Bonhams · Aug 6, 2019 · Lot 64
    $2,550≈ £2,093≈ €2,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    A scene with a woman feeding birds and a figure by a park bench

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 1/2 x 15 1/2in (57.2 x 39.4cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 14, 2017 · Lot 782
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    Two Wartime Submarines

    Watercolor · Paper

    13 3/4 x 21 1/2in (34.9 x 54.6cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 14, 2017 · Lot 597
    $1,250≈ £953≈ €1,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Railroad crossing; The Travelers (A group of two)

    Watercolor · Paper

    sheet 15 1/4 x 22 1/2in; 19 x 24in

    Bonhams · Aug 1, 2017 · Lot 106
    $4,750≈ £3,597≈ €4,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Waterfront Temple, Bangkok

    Watercolor

    21" high x 14" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 5, 2017 · Lot 52
    $1,000≈ £802≈ €934HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
19. 
    Golden Gate Bridge

    Watercolor · Paper

    23 x 30in

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2016 · Lot 129
    $5,000≈ £3,766≈ €4,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    California Street, San Francisco

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 x 16in

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2016 · Lot 128
    $3,500≈ £2,636≈ €3,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Road Leading to Mountain

    Watercolor

    14 1/2 in. x 21 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 30, 2016 · Lot 1075
    $600≈ £411≈ €526HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
22. 
    A building on south street

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 x 30in

    Bonhams · Nov 23, 2015 · Lot 139
    $4,750≈ £3,139≈ €4,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    El over Bowery

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 x 22 3/4in

    Bonhams · Jun 29, 2015 · Lot 7293
    $2,500≈ £1,591≈ €2,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    Look down the island

    Watercolor · Paper

    20 x 27 1/4in

    Bonhams · Apr 28, 2015 · Lot 137
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    Coastal view, 1941

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight: 19 1/4 x 27in

    Bonhams · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 4043
    $1,000≈ £622≈ €791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Half Dome, Yosemite, 1941

    Watercolor

    sight, 18 1/2 x 26in

    Bonhams · Aug 24, 2014 · Lot 3039
    $2,750≈ £1,658≈ €2,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
27. 
    Dong Kingman

    Watercolor

    30.25" high x 43.25" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 16, 2014 · Lot 80
    $7,500≈ £4,420≈ €5,542HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
28. 
    View of the water, 1940

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight: 14 1/4 x 22in

    Bonhams · Nov 10, 2013 · Lot 3089
    $750≈ £469≈ €558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
29. 
    View of the water, 1940

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight: 14 1/4 x 22in

    Bonhams · Sep 29, 2013 · Lot 4079
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
30. 
    Coastal landscape, 1942

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight: 14 3/3 x 21 3/8in

    Bonhams · Aug 25, 2013 · Lot 3090
    $400≈ £257≈ €299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    Sketch for Time Magazine Cover, Hong Kong, 1960

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 1/2 X 15 1/4in

    Bonhams · May 19, 2013 · Lot 4075
    $2,500≈ £1,645≈ €1,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    San Francisco waterfront, 1940

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 x 23in

    Bonhams · Mar 17, 2013 · Lot 7015
    $4,375≈ £2,897≈ €3,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
33. 
    San Francisco waterfront, 1940

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 x 23in

    Bonhams · Dec 11, 2012 · Lot 180
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
34. 
    Buffalo in Golden Gate Park

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight: 14 1/2 x 21 3/4in

    Bonhams · Aug 19, 2012 · Lot 2106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
35. 
    A view along a mountain road, 1940

    Watercolor · Paper

    14 x 22in

    Bonhams · Jun 17, 2012 · Lot 7044
    $1,250≈ £798≈ €991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
36. 
    Along the China coast

    Watercolor · Paper

    39 x 28in

    Bonhams · Nov 21, 2011 · Lot 169
    $6,875≈ £4,393≈ €5,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
37. 
    Typhoon shelter, Hong Kong

    Watercolor · Paper

    30 x 22in

    Bonhams · Apr 6, 2011 · Lot 1170
    $6,710≈ £4,118≈ €4,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
38. 
    Carmel by the water, 1941

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight: 20 x 28in

    Bonhams · Nov 22, 2010 · Lot 150
    $2,440≈ £1,529≈ €1,788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
39. 
    View of Ferry Building with Bay Bridge in the distance, San Francisco, 1949

    Watercolor · Paper

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Aug 17, 2010 · Lot 133
    $3,355≈ £2,147≈ €2,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
40. 
    View of Ferry Building with Bay Bridge in the distance, San Francisco, 1949

    Watercolor · Paper

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Apr 20, 2010 · Lot 190
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
41. 
    Tug boats

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight: 14 1/2 x 22in

    Bonhams · Apr 7, 2009 · Lot 172
    $5,490≈ £3,748≈ €4,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    Chinatown, San Francisco

    Watercolor · Board

    7 x 33in

    Bonhams · Nov 24, 2008 · Lot 2273
    $5,100≈ £3,401≈ €3,993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    Dusk, 1941

    Watercolor · Paper

    19 x 30in

    Bonhams · Nov 24, 2008 · Lot 2109
    $2,400≈ £1,600≈ €1,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
44. 
    Mountain Landscape, 1948

    Watercolor · Paper

    21 x 29 1/2in

    Bonhams · Aug 5, 2008 · Lot 127
    $6,600≈ £3,379≈ €4,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    Practice Bombing Target, 1942

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight 19 x 26in

    Bonhams · Aug 5, 2008 · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
46. 
    Movie Set

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight 17 1/2 x 23in

    Bonhams · Apr 8, 2008 · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Freighter at Dock, 1939

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 x 22in

    Bonhams · Apr 8, 2008 · Lot 252
    $7,800≈ £3,963≈ €4,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
48. 
    South Bay Panorama (No.N29)

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 1/4 x 22 1/2in

    Bonhams · Apr 8, 2008 · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
49. 
    St. Peter's Square, Rome

    Watercolor · Paper

    sight 21 1/2 x 29in

    Bonhams · Dec 10, 2007 · Lot 269
    $6,000≈ £2,933≈ €4,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
50. 
    Lijiang River with Elephant Trunk Hill in the Distance, Guilin, China

    Watercolor · Paper

    29 1/4 x 41 1/2in

    Bonhams · Dec 10, 2007 · Lot 268
    $10,200≈ £4,986≈ €6,930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗

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