Frank Dobson Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1886–1963

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ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for Frank Dobson watercolors between 2016 and 2025, and 10 of them sold (91%). Across 10 sales with a published price, the typical result was $504Sign up free to see to $1.3kSign up free to see (median $828Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Untitled, sold at Dreweatts in July 2025 for $3.5kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Woolley & Wallis (4), Dreweatts (4) and Sworders (1).

£2,600≈ $3,529≈ €3,014Sign uprecord priceUntitledDreweatts11auction results2016–2025years recorded91%sold$828Sign up free to seemedian price

Frank Dobson watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
11 2016–2025
Price range
$447–$3.5kSign up free to see
Median price
$828Sign up free to see 10 sold
Most recent sale
$882Sign up free to see Jul 2025, Dreweatts
Record sale
$3.5kSign up free to see 2025, Dreweatts

Recent sales: Nude with pitcher · Untitled · TREES BESIDE A ROAD, 1943

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Auction results
11
Sold rate
91%
Active at auction
2016–2025
Median price
$828Sign up free to see
Record price
$3.5kSign up free to see Untitled, Dreweatts, Jul 2025

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (4), Dreweatts (4), Sworders (1)

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  1. Nude with pitcher by Frank Dobson, Watercolour, ink and gouache, sold Jul 2025
    Nude with pitcher
    Watercolor
    35.5 x 25.2cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 278
    £650≈ $882≈ €753HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  2. Untitled by Frank Dobson, Watercolour, ink and gouache, sold Jul 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    39 x 44cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 273
    £2,600≈ $3,529≈ €3,014HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. TREES BESIDE A ROAD, 1943 by Frank Dobson, watercolour and ink, sold Feb 2025
    TREES BESIDE A ROAD, 1943
    Watercolor
    35.5cm x 50.5cm (14in x 20in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 137
    £378≈ $468≈ €453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Waves breaking under a cloudy sky by Frank Dobson, Watercolour and gouache, offered Oct 2024
    Waves breaking under a cloudy sky
    Watercolor
    36 x 42cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 142
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. Study of a female nude Signed and dated F Dobson/29 by Frank Dobson, watercolor, sold Jun 2024
    Study of a female nude Signed and dated F Dobson/29
    Watercolor
    34.6 x 24.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 386
  6. Study of a kneeling female nude Signed and dated F Dobson/28 by Frank Dobson, watercolor, sold Jun 2024
    Study of a kneeling female nude Signed and dated F Dobson/28
    Watercolor
    34.6 x 24.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 385
    £1,100≈ $1,406≈ €1,293HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  7. Study for a standing nude female figure by Frank Dobson, pencil and watercolour on paper, sold Oct 2023
    Study for a standing nude female figure
    Watercolor · Paper
    51cm x 35cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 315
    £380≈ $458≈ €438HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  8. Standing nude by Frank Dobson, Watercolour and pencil, sold Oct 2022
    Standing nude
    Watercolor
    48.5 x 33cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 96
    £1,200≈ $1,349≈ €1,379HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  9. Untitled by Frank Dobson, pen and ink and watercolour 44 x 54cm, sold Jun 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 29
    £780≈ $997≈ €877HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  10. Willows in the Wind Signed and dated '32 Watercolour and bodycolour by Frank Dobson, Watercolour and bodycolour with black chalk and pencil, sold Jun 2017
    Willows in the Wind Signed and dated '32 Watercolour and bodycolour
    Watercolor
    24.25 x 34.25cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 54
  11. Montignac sur Vézère, Dordogne, France Signed and dated 52 Pen by Frank Dobson, Pen, ink and watercolour, sold Jun 2016
    Montignac sur Vézère, Dordogne, France Signed and dated 52 Pen
    Watercolor
    44 x 34.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 237

Questions about Frank Dobson watercolors

How much is a Frank Dobson watercolor worth?

Frank Dobson watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $447 and $3,529, with a median of $828; half of the 10 priced sales were between $504 and $1,261. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Frank Dobson watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $3,529 for “Untitled”, sold at Dreweatts in July 2025.

How much do Frank Dobson watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $882 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2016–2025) the median is $828.

How often do Frank Dobson watercolors sell at auction?

91% of the 11 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Frank Dobson watercolors sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (4), Dreweatts (4), Sworders (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Frank Dobson watercolor?

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