George Howell Gay Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1858–1931

Of the 23 lots by George Howell Gay (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2003 and 2026, 18 found a buyer (78%). The median price realised is $291Sign up free to see across 18 priced sales; the middle half sold for $192Sign up free to see–$567Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $6kSign up free to see for Waves Crashing on the Shore at Bonhams in May 2008. Sales were recorded mainly at Sloans & Kenyon (6), Brunk Auctions (5) and Bonhams (4).

$6,000≈ £3,053≈ €3,809Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumWaves Crashing on the ShoreBonhams200823auction results2003–2026years recorded78%sold$291Sign up free to seemedian price

George Howell Gay watercolors: key figures

Auction results: 23
Sold rate: 78%
Active at auction: 2003–2026
Median price: $291Sign up free to see
Record price: $6kSign up free to see Waves Crashing on the Shore, Bonhams, May 2008

Top auction houses: Sloans & Kenyon (6), Brunk Auctions (5), Bonhams (4)

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All watercolors results

Rocky Seascape
Watercolor · Paper
25 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.
Leland Little · Jun 25, 2026 · Lot 5177
$400≈ £304≈ €353HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
Crashing Waves and Distant Sailboats
Watercolor · Paper
sheet size 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)
Bonhams · Oct 15, 2025 · Lot 88
$333≈ £249≈ €286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
Crashing Waves and Distant Sailboats
Watercolor · Paper
sheet size 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)
Bonhams · Aug 14, 2025 · Lot 240
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
Napa Tree Point, Rhode Island Coast
Watercolor
10 inches x 20 inches, overall including carved gilt wood frame 15 inches x 25 inches
Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jun 17, 2025 · Lot 327
$200≈ £147≈ €173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
Fall Landscape
Watercolor
11.75 inches x 17.5 inches, overall including frame 15.75 inches x 21.75 inches
Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jun 17, 2025 · Lot 144
$138≈ £102≈ €119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $75–150View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
Rural Landscape
Watercolor
13 x 27 in
Concept Art Gallery · Mar 26, 2025 · Lot 872
Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
Untitled
Watercolor
9.5 x 19.5 in
Helmuth Stone Gallery · Sep 24, 2023 · Lot 126
$189≈ £155≈ €178$150 + $39 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
Moonlit Waves
Watercolor
14 inches x 32 inches and contained in an attractive vintage glazed gilt frame
Jackson's International Auctioneers · Dec 13, 2022 · Lot 333
$469≈ £381≈ €445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
Seascape
Watercolor
Everard Auctions & Appraisals · Feb 24, 2022 · Lot 509
Result not publishedEst. $200–300View at Everard Auctions & Appraisals ↗
At Grand Manan
Watercolor · Paper
10 x 19 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 10, 2022 · Lot 158
$150≈ £110≈ €131HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
At Grand Manan
Watercolor · Paper
10 x 19 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 11, 2021 · Lot 344
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Seascape
Watercolor
Everard Auctions & Appraisals · Oct 27, 2021 · Lot 510
Result not publishedEst. $200–300View at Everard Auctions & Appraisals ↗
Seascape with Sailboat in Distance
Watercolor
15 x 28.5 in
Concept Art Gallery · Oct 9, 2021 · Lot 141
Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
Seascape
Watercolor
9 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in
Sloans & Kenyon · May 13, 2021 · Lot 25
$100≈ £71≈ €83HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Brook and Forest, Fall Colors
Watercolor · Paper
sight 16 x 24-1/2 in.
Brunk Auctions · Apr 8, 2021 · Lot 81
$250≈ £182≈ €211HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Seascape
Watercolor
9 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 18, 2021 · Lot 328
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Seascape
Watercolor
9 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Dec 16, 2020 · Lot 239
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Beach Scene
Watercolor · Paper
10 x 20 in.
Brunk Auctions · Dec 7, 2019 · Lot 1712
$250≈ £190≈ €225HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Seascape
Watercolor
9 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Sep 22, 2019 · Lot 623
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Stream, 1892
Watercolor
12 x 20-1/2 in.
Brunk Auctions · Nov 16, 2018 · Lot 962
$250≈ £195≈ €220HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Massachusetts
Watercolor · Paper
10-1/8 x 19-7/8 in.
Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2017 · Lot 546
$600≈ £481≈ €555HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
- Late Fall Landscape-
Watercolor · Board
Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Oct 24, 2015 · Lot 109
Result not publishedEst. $150–250View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
- Coastal Scene at Sunset-
Watercolor · Paper
Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Oct 24, 2015 · Lot 108
Result not publishedEst. $150–250View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
Coastal Scene
Watercolor · Board
9-1/4 x 19 in.
Brunk Auctions · Sep 11, 2015 · Lot 146
$100≈ £65≈ €89HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Barnegat, New Jersey, USA - incoming waves and shipping on the horizon
Watercolor
20 x 34cm (7 7/8 x 13 3/8in).
Bonhams · Jun 30, 2015 · Lot 257
£238≈ $374≈ €334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
Waves Crashing on the Shore
Watercolor · Paper
14 1/4 x 32in
Bonhams · May 21, 2008 · Lot 1025
$6,000≈ £3,053≈ €3,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
Rocky Coast, Sunset
Watercolor
10” x 18”
James D. Julia · Apr 17, 2004 · Lot 915
$862≈ £483≈ €722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
Seascape
Watercolor
9-3/4” x 20”
James D. Julia · Apr 19, 2003 · Lot 252
$690≈ £437≈ €632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
Beach Scene
Watercolor
Sight: 11-1/4” x 23-1/4”
James D. Julia · Jan 11, 2003 · Lot 337A.
$1,610≈ £1,002≈ €1,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,750–2,250View at James D. Julia ↗