Graham Sutherland Watercolors: Auction Prices

British · 1903–1980

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Graham Sutherland watercolors between 2013 and 2025, of which 6 sold (67% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,382 to $11,911, with a median of $3,101 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $11,911 for “Sea Objects” at Lempertz in 2020.

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1. 
   Study of an Apple Tree

   Watercolor · Paper

   21 x 12.2cm (8 1/4 x 4 13/16in).

   Bonhams · Apr 15, 2025 · Lot 216
   £2,304≈ $3,049≈ €2,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,800–2,200View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor

   Sworders · Apr 15, 2025 · Lot 312
   £1,800≈ $2,382≈ €2,104HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Sworders ↗
3. 
   DESIGN FOR A PLATE: RAM'S HEAD, 1973

   Watercolor · Paper

   37cm x 37cm (14 ½in x 14 ½in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 25, 2024 · Lot 241
   £2,520≈ $3,153≈ €2,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
4. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor

   Sworders · Oct 4, 2022 · Lot 190
   £2,900≈ $3,287≈ €3,323HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
5. 
   Composizione, 1965

   Watercolor · Paper

   24,8x17,5 cm

   Farsettiarte · May 28, 2022 · Lot 617
   Result not publishedEst. €5,000–8,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
6. 
   Sea Objects, 1947

   Watercolor · Paper

   29.5 cm

   Lempertz · Jun 20, 2020 · Lot 243
   €10,625≈ $11,911≈ £9,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
7. 
   Thorn Tree 1978, 1903

   Watercolor

   69,5x50 cm

   Maison Bibelot · May 30, 2018 · Lot 745
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
8. 
   Yellow Landscalpe 1974, 1903

   Watercolor

   47,5x62 cm

   Maison Bibelot · May 30, 2018 · Lot 744
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–6,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
9. 
   Study for Le Boef 1979, 1903

   Watercolor

   48,5x37 cm

   Maison Bibelot · May 30, 2018 · Lot 743
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
10. 
    'The Buck Hare'

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Jul 9, 2013 · Lot 73
    £2,000≈ $2,973≈ €2,312HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
11. 
    Senza titolo

    Watercolor · Paper

    22,7x17 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 27, 2010 · Lot 174
    Result not publishedEst. €3,000–4,000View at Farsettiarte ↗

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