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James Abbott McNeill Whistler Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1834–1903

ArtSell has recorded 149 auction results for James Abbott McNeill Whistler etchings between 2003 and 2026, of which 122 sold (82% sell-through). Prices realised range from $26 to $17,000, with a median of $750 across 122 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 9 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $17,000 for “The Garden, VII/VIII, (M. 207, K210), from Twenty-six Etchings” at Brunk Auctions in 2016.

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  1. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Untitled, 1859, Etching with Drypoint on Paper Billingsgate
    Untitled, 1859
    Etching · Paper
    H 5.75" W 8.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1021
    $750≈ £562≈ €654HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Hurlingham (K.181, G. 184, M. 178), 1879
    Etching · Paper · ed. IV/IV
    plate 5-7/16 x 7-15/16 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 3
    $500≈ £373≈ €436HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Thames Police (Wapping Wharf) (from The Thames Set), 1859, etching on laid paper
    Thames Police (Wapping Wharf) (from The Thames Set), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    6 h x 8⅞ w in (15 x 23 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 121
    $576≈ £431≈ €505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Lime Burner, 1859, etching
    The Lime Burner, 1859
    Etching
    plate 25 x 17.5cm; framed 46.5 x 37.5cm
    Sworders · · Lot 87
    £950≈ $1,274≈ €1,096HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  5. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Little Lagoon (Kennedy 186, Glasgow 216), 1879, Etching and drypoint on laid ivory japon paper with partial Hunting Horn in Shield watermark, Glasgow's fourth (final) state
    The Little Lagoon (Kennedy 186, Glasgow 216), 1879
    Etching · Other support
    plate 8 15/16 x 5 15/16in (22.6 x 15cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Kitchen (Kennedy 24, Glasgow 16), 1858, Etching on laid paper, Glasgow's third (final) state
    The Kitchen (Kennedy 24, Glasgow 16), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    sheet 9 x 6 1/4in (22.8 x 15.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 117
    $1,024≈ £757≈ €869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Rialto (from Twenty-six Etchings (the Second Venice Set)), etching and drypoint
    The Rialto (from Twenty-six Etchings (the Second Venice Set))
    Etching
    11⅝ h x 7⅞ w in (30 x 20 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 224
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  8. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Bibi Lalouette, etching with drypoint
    Bibi Lalouette
    Etching
    22.5cm x 15cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 28
    £400≈ $522≈ €454HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  9. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Bibi Valentin, etching and drypoint on paper
    Bibi Valentin
    Etching · Paper
    17.5 x 25cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 427
    £360≈ $478≈ €413HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  10. The Pool
    Etching
    plate 13.5 x 21.5cms, 32 x 47.5cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 213
    £130≈ $175≈ €149HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  11. Annie Haden, Seated, 1858
    Etching
    17 x 23 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 181
    $504≈ £372≈ €432$400 + $104 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $600–1,200View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  12. Fumette, 1858
    Etching
    6 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 180
    $378≈ £279≈ €324$300 + $78 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  13. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Unsafe Tenement, 1858, etching on Japan
    The Unsafe Tenement, 1858
    Etching · Paper
    6⅜ h x 8⅞ w in (16 x 23 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 110
    $889≈ £657≈ €758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  14. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Annie, Etching on Laid Paper
    Annie
    Etching · Paper
    H 5.25" W 3.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1324
    $450≈ £334≈ €386HammerSign up free to seeEst. $25–100View at DuMouchelles ↗
  15. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Billingsgate, circa 1859, Etching on paper
    Billingsgate, circa 1859
    Etching · Paper
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 226
    $1,100≈ £821≈ €950HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  16. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Long Venice, Second Venice Set (Kennedy 212, Glasgow 211), 1879-1880, Etching on laid paper, Glasgow's eighth (final) state, a later impression
    Long Venice, Second Venice Set (Kennedy 212, Glasgow 211), 1879-1880
    Etching · Paper
    sheet 4 15/16 x 11 15/16in (12.5 x 30.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 152
    $1,664≈ £1,214≈ €1,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  17. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Rialto, from Second Venice Set (Kennedy 211, Glasgow 199), 1879-1880, Etching and drypoint on laid paper, Glasgow's second state (of 3)
    The Rialto, from Second Venice Set (Kennedy 211, Glasgow 199), 1879-1880
    Etching · Paper
    sheet 12 x 7 7/8in (30.5 x 20cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 151
    $3,072≈ £2,242≈ €2,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Arthur Haden, 1859
    Etching
    8.25 x 5 3/8 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 83
    $945≈ £706≈ €821$750 + $195 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,600View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  19. La Vieille aux Loques, 1858
    Etching
    8.25 x 5 7/8 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 82
    $284≈ £212≈ €246$225 + $59 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  20. Longshoreman, 1859
    Etching
    6 x 9 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 80
    $630≈ £470≈ €547$500 + $130 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  21. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eagle Wharf (MacDonald 50, Kennedy 41), 1859, Etching on laid cream antique ledger paper
    Eagle Wharf (MacDonald 50, Kennedy 41), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    plate 5 1/2 x 8 1/8in (14 x 21.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 74
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. The Menpes Children
    Etching
    6.5 x 10cms, 30 x 35cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 110
    £70≈ $94≈ €83HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  23. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Rotherhithe, from the Thames Set (Kennedy 66, Glasgow 70), c. 1860, Etching on laid paper with unidentified watermark backed with japon, Glasgow's sixth (final) state
    Rotherhithe, from the Thames Set (Kennedy 66, Glasgow 70), c. 1860
    Etching · Paper
    plate 10 13/16 x 7 13/16in (27.5 x 19.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    $3,840≈ £3,005≈ €3,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Fulham (Chelsea)
    Etching
    14 x 21cms, 32.5 x 39cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 914
    £140≈ $185≈ €166HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  25. Billingsgate
    Etching
    15 x 22.5cms, 36.5 x 43cms in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 913
    £320≈ $422≈ €380HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–250View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  26. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Billingsgate, 1859, etching and drypoint on laid paper
    Billingsgate, 1859
    Etching
    plate 6 x 8-7/8 in. sheet 7-5/8 x 10-1/2 in.
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 6
    $600≈ £463≈ €556HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  27. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Two Plates, from Thames Set (Kennedy 44; 52, Glasgow 53; 62), 1859, Two etchings on laid paper, Glasgow's fifth (final) state and fifth state (of 6)
    Two Plates, from Thames Set (Kennedy 44; 52, Glasgow 53; 62), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    each plate 6 x 8 15/16in (15.2 x 22.7cm); 10 x 7 1/2in (25.4 x 19.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 117
    $704≈ £543≈ €646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,100View at Bonhams ↗
  28. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Limehouse, from Thames Set (Kennedy 40, Glasgow 48), 1859, Etching on laid paper with partial Hudelis T watermark, Glasgow's third state (of 6)
    Limehouse, from Thames Set (Kennedy 40, Glasgow 48), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    plate 5 x 7 7/8in (12.7 x 20cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 104
    $768≈ £592≈ €704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $750–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  29. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Music Room, 1859, etching
    The Music Room, 1859
    Etching
    5⅝ h x 8¼ w in (14 x 21 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 181
    $1,848≈ £1,434≈ €1,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  30. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Billingsgate (from The Portfolio), etching on Arches MBM
    Billingsgate (from The Portfolio)
    Etching · Paper
    5¾ h x 8⅝ w in (15 x 22 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 182
    $635≈ £493≈ €588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  31. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Chelsea (Glasgow 181, ii/v), 1878-79, Etching and drypoint on paper; monogrammed within the plate; second state of five
    Chelsea (Glasgow 181, ii/v), 1878-79
    Etching · Paper
    5 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (20.5 x 30.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 263
    $435≈ £346≈ €417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Bonhams ↗
  32. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Lime-burner, 1859, Etching and drypoint printed in black on cream wove paper
    Lime-burner, 1859
    Etching · Paper
    11 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 121
    $900≈ £712≈ €855HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  33. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Lime-burner, 1859, Etching and drypoint printed in black on cream wove paper
    Lime-burner, 1859
    Etching · Paper
    11 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 370
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  34. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Untitled, Etching And Drypoint on Watermarked Laid Paper, 1859, "Drouet, Sculptor"
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 8.8" W 6"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1181
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  35. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Maunders Fish Shop, Chelsea, 1890, etching on laid paper
    Maunders Fish Shop, Chelsea, 1890
    Etching · Paper
    13.5 x 21.5cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 26
    £2,200≈ $2,807≈ €2,608HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  36. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Little Court, 1880, etching on laid paper
    Little Court, 1880
    Etching · Paper
    12.5 x 17cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 25
    £1,700≈ $2,169≈ €2,015HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  37. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eagle Wharf, etching on wove paper
    Eagle Wharf
    Etching · Paper
    plate size 13.7 x 21.3 cm (5 3/8 x 8 3/8 in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 155
    $832≈ £665≈ €776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  38. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Lagoon Noon, 1879-80, etching
    Lagoon Noon, 1879-80
    Etching
    sheet (sight): 5 x 8 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3231
    $1,599≈ £1,285≈ €1,501Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  39. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Lime-Burner, Etching
    The Lime-Burner
    Etching
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 79
    $2,200≈ £1,744≈ €2,033HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  40. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Drouet (Kennedy 55, Glasgow 35), 1859, Etching and drypoint on laid paper with partial Van Gelder watermark, the second (final) state
    Drouet (Kennedy 55, Glasgow 35), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    plate 8 7/8 x 6in (22.5 x 15.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 91
    $410≈ £325≈ €378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  41. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The 'Adam and Eve', Old Chelsea (Kennedy 175, Glasgow 182), 1878, Etching and drypoint on laid paper, Glasgow's third (final) state
    The 'Adam and Eve', Old Chelsea (Kennedy 175, Glasgow 182), 1878
    Etching · Paper
    plate 6 7/8 x 11 13/16in (17.5 x 30cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 87
    $538≈ £426≈ €497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  42. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Venetian Mast, Etching and drypoint on laid paper
    The Venetian Mast
    Etching · Paper
    plate: 13.37" h x 6.41" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  43. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Black Lion Wharf, Etching
    Black Lion Wharf
    Etching
    Plate 6" h x 8.875" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 76
    $600≈ £468≈ €549HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  44. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eagle Wharf (from the A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes on the Thames and Other Subjects suite), etching
    Eagle Wharf (from the A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes on the Thames and Other Subjects suite)
    Etching
    5½ h x 8½ w in (14 x 22 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 138
    $917≈ £719≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  45. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea (second state), 1878-79, etching and drypoint on Japan paper
    The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea (second state), 1878-79
    Etching · Paper
    6¾ h x 11¾ w in (17 x 30 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 139
    $852≈ £668≈ €782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  46. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Untitled, Etching on Paper, Ca. 1858, "Fumette (from Twelve Etchings from Nature)"
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 6.4" W 4.1"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1123
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  47. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Untitled, Etching on Wove Paper, Ca. 1857-58, "Little Arthur"
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 2.3" W 2"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1122
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  48. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, SEYMOUR (KENNEDY 31; GLASGOW 30) - 1858/59, Etching, from the second state (of three) before the redrawing of the legs
    SEYMOUR (KENNEDY 31; GLASGOW 30) - 1858/59
    Etching
    plate size 13cm x 9.5cm (5in x 3.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 91
    £454≈ $575≈ €533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  49. The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea, 1879
    Etching
    plate 6-7/8 x 11-7/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1289
    $350≈ £281≈ €322HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  50. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Untitled, Etching, 1858, La Vieille Aux Loques (from Twelve Etchings from Nature)
    Untitled
    Etching
    H 8.1" W 5.8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1251
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗

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