Francis Chapin Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1899–1965

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Francis Chapin watercolors between 2005 and 2026, of which 4 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $170 to $953, with a median of $649 across 4 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 $953 for “Chicago River” at Toomey & Co. in 2026.

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1. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor · Paper

   15½ h x 22⅝ w in (39 x 57 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Jun 30, 2026 · Lot 148
   $448≈ £339≈ €393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
2. 
   Chicago River, c. 1930

   Watercolor · Paper

   14½ h x 19½ w in (37 x 50 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Feb 27, 2026 · Lot 125
   $953≈ £707≈ €807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
3. 
   Lake Front, Chicago

   Watercolor · Paper

   15 x 22 in

   Nadeau's Auction Gallery · Feb 22, 2025 · Lot 504
   Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   Blue Harbor

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight 20 x 29 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 18, 2023 · Lot 1091
   $850≈ £683≈ €782HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   Untitled Landscape (Blue/Green), circa 1930s - 1940s, original

   Watercolor

   18 x 23.25 in

   Concept Art Gallery · Sep 9, 2021 · Lot 245
   Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
6. 
   Untitled (Winter Scene), circa 1930s - 1940s

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 x 12 in

   Concept Art Gallery · Sep 9, 2021 · Lot 244
   Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
7. 
   Untitled (Seated Nude), circa 1930s-1940s

   Watercolor · Paper

   18 x 12.25 in

   Concept Art Gallery · Sep 9, 2021 · Lot 242
   Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
8. 
   Red Barns

   Watercolor · Paper

   14 x 19 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jul 9, 2021 · Lot 97
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
9. 
   Yellow Cat

   Watercolor

   6 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 30, 2005 · Lot 209
   $170≈ £89≈ €131HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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