George Catlin Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1796–1872

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for George Catlin watercolors between 2020 and 2025, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,890 to $117,000, with a median of $16,387 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $117,000 for “Tal-Lee & Ea’h-Pa-Ko-Ia’s-Kuk” at Scottsdale Art Auction in 2021.

Record: Tal-Lee & Ea’h-Pa-Ko-Ia’s-Kuk — $117,000Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Flathead Indian, Field Sketch

   Watercolor · Paper

   9.75 x 7.75 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Sep 28, 2025 · Lot 26
   $1,890≈ £1,406≈ €1,619$1,500 + $390 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
2. 
   View of West Point

   Watercolor · Paper

   11.5 x 18 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Feb 27, 2022 · Lot 31
   $3,024≈ £2,256≈ €2,696$2,400 + $624 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
3. 
   Tal-Lee & Ea’h-Pa-Ko-Ia’s-Kuk

   Watercolor · Paper

   10 1/2 x 8 1/4 & 10 x 7 1/2 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 10, 2021 · Lot 289
   $117,000≈ £85,289≈ €98,419Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
4. 
   North American Indians

   Watercolor · Paper

   16.5 x 13 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2020 · Lot 119
   $29,750≈ £23,319≈ €25,629Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗

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