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Ellis Rowan

Australian · 1848–1922 · Painter

Marian Ellis Rowan, known as Ellis Rowan, was a well-known Australian artist and botanical illustrator. She also did a series of illustrations on birds, butterflies and insects. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ellis Rowan, Pink Heath, Victoria State Floral Emblem, Gouache & W/ClrPink Heath, Victoria State Floral EmblemDavidson Auctions · A$16,000≈ $11,788≈ £8,840≈ €9,840Sign up to see
  2. Ellis Rowan, Waratahs, NSW State Floral Emblem, Gouache & W/ClrWaratahs, NSW State Floral EmblemDavidson Auctions · A$13,000≈ $9,578≈ £7,183≈ €7,995Sign up to see
  3. Ellis Rowan, Spider, Leaves and Fruit c1916, c1916, watercolour and gouache on paper on boardSpider, Leaves and Fruit c1916Menzies · A$12,273≈ $8,761≈ £6,582≈ €7,744Sign up to see

Ellis Rowan’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 43 auction results for Ellis Rowan between 2012 and 2026, of which 41 sold (95%). Recorded sale prices range from $568Sign up free to see to $11.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $11.8kSign up free to see for Pink Heath, Victoria State Floral Emblem at Davidson Auctions in November 2020. The most common medium is watercolors (26 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (22), Davidson Auctions (13) and Menzies (6).

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  1. Ellis Rowan, Yellow Trumpet Vine, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Yellow Trumpet Vine
    Watercolor · Paper
    60 x 41cm (sheet)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 55
    A$2,800≈ $1,996≈ £1,479≈ €1,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Ellis Rowan, (Still Life, Blossom), watercolour and gouache on paper
    (Still Life, Blossom)
    Watercolor · Paper
    52 x 72.5cm (reveal)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 61
    A$9,500≈ $6,751≈ £5,060≈ €5,854Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Ellis Rowan, Albizia Lebbeck (Women's Tongue, East Indies), gouache on paper
    Albizia Lebbeck (Women's Tongue, East Indies)
    Gouache · Paper
    53.5 x 36.5cm (sheet, reveal)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 72
    A$2,400≈ $1,583≈ £1,173≈ €1,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. Ellis Rowan, Flowering Cordylines, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Flowering Cordylines
    Watercolor · Paper
    74 x 53cm (sheet, reveal)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 75
    A$6,000≈ $3,957≈ £2,932≈ €3,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. Ellis Rowan, American Wildflowers with Bees, watercolour on paper
    American Wildflowers with Bees
    Watercolor · Paper
    52 x 35.5cm (82.5 x 65.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 40
    A$4,000≈ $2,582≈ £1,913≈ €2,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Ellis Rowan, Three-Flowered Thorn, c.1900, watercolour on paper
    Three-Flowered Thorn, c.1900
    Watercolor · Paper
    53 x 36cm (76 x 59cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 41
    A$4,400≈ $2,840≈ £2,104≈ €2,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,800–3,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Ellis Rowan, Pair of Fungi, gouache on silk (2)
    Pair of Fungi
    Gouache · Other support
    Each: Diameter 16.5 (Diameter 31cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 42
    A$3,800≈ $2,453≈ £1,817≈ €2,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Ellis Rowan, Bird of Paradise, watercolour on paper
    Bird of Paradise
    Watercolor · Paper
    24.5 x 24.5cm (43 x 42cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 43
    A$2,800≈ $1,807≈ £1,339≈ €1,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Ellis Rowan, Swift in Nest with Egg, W/Clr & Gouache
    Swift in Nest with Egg
    Gouache
    Dia.22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1030
    A$1,600≈ $1,005≈ £777≈ €928HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Ellis Rowan, Lemon Tree Myrtle, watercolour and gouache on paper
    Lemon Tree Myrtle
    Watercolor · Paper
    53 x 37cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 53
    A$4,000≈ $2,733≈ £2,053≈ €2,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

Ellis Rowan works on paper (43)Ellis Rowan watercolors (26)Ellis Rowan gouaches (17)

Ellis Rowan: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ellis Rowan at auction?

$11,788Sign up free to see, for Pink Heath, Victoria State Floral Emblem at Davidson Auctions (November 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ellis Rowan?

The median sale price is $2.7kSign up free to see across 41 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ellis Rowan have sold at auction?

41 of 43 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ellis Rowan?

Leonard Joel, Davidson Auctions and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Davidson Auctions · Menzies

About Ellis Rowan

Marian Ellis Rowan, known as Ellis Rowan, was a well-known Australian artist and botanical illustrator. She also did a series of illustrations on birds, butterflies and insects.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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