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J. M. W. Turner

British · 1775–1851 · Painter, Printmaker

Joseph Mallord William Turner, known as William Turner, was an English Romantic painter regarded as one of the greatest British painters of the 19th century. His expressive… (Wikipedia)

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  1. J. M. W. Turner, Tenth Plaque of Egypt, mezzotint and etching, 1816 (engraved by William Say)Tenth Plaque of EgyptArt+Object · NZ$1,055≈ $826≈ £514≈ €655Sign up to see
  2. J. M. W. Turner, Tenth Plaque of Egypt, mezzotint and etching, 1816 (engraved by William Say)Tenth Plaque of EgyptArt+Object · NZ$780≈ $559≈ £449≈ €532Sign up to see
  3. J. M. W. Turner, The Source of the Arveron in the Valley of Chamouni, Savoy, 1816, engraving (by Turner) and mezzotint (by others), published by TurnerThe Source of the Arveron in the Valley of Chamouni, SavoyLeonard Joel · A$550≈ $511≈ £319≈ €381Sign up to see

J. M. W. Turner’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for J. M. W. Turner between 2013 and 2024, of which 5 sold (71%). A further 7 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $150Sign up free to see to $826Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $826Sign up free to see for Tenth Plaque of Egypt at Art+Object in October 2014. The most common medium is engravings (3 lots). Most results come from Sloans & Kenyon (6), DuMouchelles (6) and Brunk Auctions (6).

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  1. J. M. W. Turner, Funeral of Sir Thomas Lawrence: A Sketch from Memory, oil on canvas
    Funeral of Sir Thomas Lawrence: A Sketch from MemoryAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    sight: approx 22.25"h, 30.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 2124
    $700≈ £520≈ €601HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. J. M. W. Turner, The Leader Sea Piece (plate 20 from the Liber Studiorum series), 1809, etching and mezzotint
    The Leader Sea Piece (plate 20 from the Liber Studiorum series), 1809
    Etching
    7 h x 10⅛ w in (18 x 26 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 224
    $504≈ £388≈ €468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  3. J. M. W. Turner, Cove Landscape, Watercolor on paper
    Cove Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    5" h x 6.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 63
    $150≈ £127≈ €145HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. J. M. W. Turner, Modern Italy, circa 1860, Engraving by William Miller (1796-1882)
    Modern Italy, circa 1860After the artist
    Engraving
    8.5 x 10.5 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1203
    $80≈ £61≈ €74HammerSign up free to seeEst. $175–275View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. UntitledSchool of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    23.5 x 29.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 135
    $1,512≈ £1,132≈ €1,353$1,200 + $312 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  6. Blois, on the Banks of the LoireAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 24 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1045
    $16,000≈ £12,545≈ €14,322HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Loch Lomond, ScotlandFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    25 x 42-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1816
    $4,500≈ £3,420≈ €3,982HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. THE EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE and SUN RISE, WHITING FISHING AT MARGATE (A PAIR)After the artist
    Engraving
    8¼ x 12¼in. (20.96 x 31.12cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 208
    €140≈ $159≈ £126HammerSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Whyte's ↗
  9. J. M. W. Turner, Tenth Plaque of Egypt, mezzotint and etching, 1816 (engraved by William Say)
    Tenth Plaque of Egypt
    Engraving
    213 x 190mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 87
    NZ$780≈ $559≈ £449≈ €532Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  10. J. M. W. Turner, Tenth Plaque of Egypt, mezzotint and etching, 1816 (engraved by William Say)
    Tenth Plaque of Egypt
    Engraving
    213 x 190mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 45
    NZ$1,055≈ $826≈ £514≈ €655Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

Lots by J. M. W. Turner that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

J. M. W. Turner prints (5)J. M. W. Turner engravings (3)

J. M. W. Turner: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by J. M. W. Turner at auction?

$826Sign up free to see, for Tenth Plaque of Egypt at Art+Object (October 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for J. M. W. Turner?

The median sale price is $511Sign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by J. M. W. Turner have sold at auction?

5 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2024. 7 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell J. M. W. Turner?

Sloans & Kenyon, DuMouchelles and Brunk Auctions account for the most recorded results. Sloans & Kenyon · DuMouchelles · Brunk Auctions

About J. M. W. Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner, known as William Turner, was an English Romantic painter regarded as one of the greatest British painters of the 19th century. His expressive renditions of light and atmosphere and bold use of colour in landscape painting inspired the early impressionists Monet and Pissarro.

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In museum collections

  • J. M. W. Turner, Mortlake TerraceMortlake Terrace, 1827
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • J. M. W. Turner, Approach to VeniceApproach to Venice, 1844
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • J. M. W. Turner, Venice: The Dogana and San Giorgio MaggioreVenice: The Dogana and San Giorgio Maggiore, 1834
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • J. M. W. Turner, Keelmen Heaving in Coals by MoonlightKeelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0

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