James Abbott McNeill Whistler Drypoints: Auction Prices

American · 1834–1903

ArtSell has recorded 22 auction results for James Abbott McNeill Whistler drypoints between 2005 and 2025, of which 20 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $1,200 across 20 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $11,000 for “San Biago” at Brunk Auctions in 2018.

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1. 
   Florence Leyland, 1874

   Drypoint

   8⅜ h x 5½ w in (21 x 14 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Nov 14, 2025 · Lot 225
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
2. 
   Bibi Valentin, 1859

   Drypoint · Paper

   6 x 8 7/8 in

   Nadeau's Auction Gallery · Sep 6, 2025 · Lot 106
   Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
3. 
   Rotherhithe, 1860

   Drypoint · Paper

   plate 10-7/8 x 7-7/8 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 11, 2024 · Lot 748
   $1,600≈ £1,255≈ €1,456HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
   Billingsgate, 1859

   Drypoint

   6 h x 9 w in (15 x 23 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 24, 2020 · Lot 565
   $896≈ £702≈ €769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Annie

   Drypoint · Paper

   5.1 inches x 3.8 inches & 8.1 inches x 5.8 inches

   Jackson's International Auctioneers · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 213
   $750≈ £579≈ €677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
6. 
   Rotherhithe, 1860

   Drypoint · Paper

   10-3/4 x 7-3/4 in. 11-1/8 x 8-1/8 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1534
   $3,000≈ £2,336≈ €2,644HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   The Music Room, 1859

   Drypoint · Paper

   5-11/16 x 8-5/16 in. (plate) 7 x 9-1/2 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1531
   $1,300≈ £1,012≈ €1,146HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
8. 
   The Unsafe Tenement, 1848

   Drypoint · Paper

   6-1/8 x 8-3/4 in. (plate) 7-3/4 x 10-3/4 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1530
   $500≈ £389≈ €441HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
9. 
   The Forge, 1866

   Drypoint · Paper

   7-5/8 x 12-3/8 in. (plate) 9 x 14-3/8 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1529
   $1,500≈ £1,168≈ €1,322HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
10. 
    The Storm, 1861

    Drypoint · Paper

    6-1/8 x 11-1/4 in

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1528
    $1,200≈ £934≈ €1,058HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
11. 
    The Kitchen, 1858

    Drypoint · Paper

    8-7/8 x 6-1/8 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1525
    $1,700≈ £1,324≈ €1,498HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
12. 
    The Flaming Forge, Ajaccio, circa 1901

    Drypoint · Paper

    7-3/8 x 5-7/8 in. (plate) 9-1/8 x 7 in. (sheet)

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1523
    $900≈ £701≈ €793HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
13. 
    San Biago, 1879/80

    Drypoint · Paper

    8-1/4 x 12 in. (plate) 11-7/8 x 8-1/2 in. (sheet with tab)

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1522
    $11,000≈ £8,566≈ €9,695HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
14. 
    [La Vieille aux Loques], 1858

    Drypoint · Paper

    8-1/4 x 5-3/4 in. (plate)

    Brunk Auctions · May 13, 2016 · Lot 292
    $1,100≈ £763≈ €969HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
15. 
    [La Marchande de Moutarde], 1858

    Drypoint · Paper

    6-1/8 x 3-1/2 in. (plate)

    Brunk Auctions · May 13, 2016 · Lot 291
    $1,200≈ £833≈ €1,057HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
16. 
    Jo's Bent Head, 1861

    Drypoint · Paper

    9 x 5-7/8 in. (plate)

    Brunk Auctions · Mar 19, 2016 · Lot 739
    $2,400≈ £1,657≈ €2,128HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
17. 
    Street at Saverne, state v/v, from [Twelve Etchings from Nature], (Kennedy 19)

    Drypoint · Paper

    8-1/8 x 6-3/16 in. (plate)

    Brunk Auctions · Mar 19, 2016 · Lot 738
    $1,700≈ £1,173≈ €1,507HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
18. 
    The Forge (K. 68), 1861

    Drypoint · Paper

    7 5/8 x 12 1/2in

    Bonhams · Sep 29, 2013 · Lot 4217
    $625≈ £387≈ €463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    Florence Leyland (K. 110), 1873

    Drypoint · Paper

    8 1/2 x 5 1/2in

    Bonhams · Jan 20, 2013 · Lot 3157
    $875≈ £551≈ €657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    Florence Leyland (K. 110), 1873

    Drypoint · Paper

    8 1/2 x 5 1/2in

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2012 · Lot 4702
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    THE FORGE (FROM THE THAMES SET), drypoint

    Drypoint

    7 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 11, 2011 · Lot 1443
    $1,200≈ £753≈ €879HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
22. 
    Drouet-Sculptor

    Drypoint

    8 3/4 in. x 5 3/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 828
    $1,200≈ £765≈ €876HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
23. 
    Bridge

    Drypoint

    5 1/4 in. x 8 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 18, 2005 · Lot 1122
    $1,298≈ £712≈ €1,066HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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