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James Abbott McNeill Whistler Etchings: Value & Auction Prices

1834–1903

James Abbott McNeill Whistler etchings have appeared at auction 183 times in ArtSell’s records between 2003 and 2026; 152 sold, a sell-through rate of 83%. Across 152 sales with a published price, the typical result was $400Sign up free to see to $1.2kSign up free to see (median $650Sign up free to see). The Garden, VII/VIII, (M. 207, K210), from Twenty-six Etchings holds the top price on file: $17kSign up free to see at Brunk Auctions (November 2016). The houses with the most results are Bonhams (37), Brunk Auctions (20) and Sloans & Kenyon (13).

$17,000≈ £13,790≈ €15,994Sign uprecord priceThe Garden, VII/VIII, (M. 207, K210), from Twenty-six EtchingsBrunk Auctions183auction results2003–2026years recorded83%sold$650Sign up free to seemedian price

James Abbott McNeill Whistler etchings: key figures

Auction results
183
Sold rate
83%
Active at auction
2003–2026
Median price
$650Sign up free to see
Record price
$17kSign up free to see The Garden, VII/VIII, (M. 207, K210), from Twenty-six Etchings, Brunk Auctions, Nov 2016

Top auction houses: Bonhams (37), Brunk Auctions (20), Sloans & Kenyon (13)

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  1. Lime-burner by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching and drypoint printed in black on cream wove paper, offered Oct 2024
    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 ↗
  2. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 7/8
    Bunch Auctions · · Lot 15557
    $450≈ £336≈ €404HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Bunch Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching And Drypoint on Watermarked Laid Paper, 1859, "Drouet, Sculptor", offered Jul 2024
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 8.8" W 6"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1181
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. Maunders Fish Shop, Chelsea, 1890 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching on laid paper, sold Jun 2024
    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 ↗
  5. Little Court, 1880 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching on laid paper, sold Jun 2024
    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 ↗
  6. Eagle Wharf by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching on wove paper, sold Apr 2024
    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 ↗
  7. Lagoon Noon, 1879-80 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching, sold Apr 2024
    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 ↗
  8. The Lime-Burner by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, sold Apr 2024
    The Lime-Burner
    Etching
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 79
    $2,200≈ £1,741≈ €2,033HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Drouet (Kennedy 55, Glasgow 35) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching and drypoint on laid paper with partial Van Gelder watermark, the second (final) state, sold Mar 2024
    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 ↗
  10. The 'Adam and Eve', Old Chelsea (Kennedy 175, Glasgow 182) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1878, Etching and drypoint on laid paper, Glasgow's third (final) state, sold Mar 2024
    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 ↗
  11. The Venetian Mast by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching and drypoint on laid paper, offered Mar 2024
    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 ↗
  12. Black Lion Wharf by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, sold Mar 2024
    Black Lion Wharf
    Etching
    Plate 6" h x 8.875" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 76
    $600≈ £467≈ €549HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  13. Eagle Wharf (from the A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes on the Thames and Other Subjects suite) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching, sold Mar 2024
    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. ↗
  14. The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea (second state) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1878-79, etching and drypoint on Japan paper, sold Mar 2024
    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. ↗
  15. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching on Paper, Ca. 1858, "Fumette (from Twelve Etchings from Nature)", offered Feb 2024
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 6.4" W 4.1"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1123
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  16. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching on Wove Paper, Ca. 1857-58, "Little Arthur", offered Feb 2024
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 2.3" W 2"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1122
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  17. The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching and drypoint, sold Feb 2024
    The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea
    Etching
    plate (sight): 7 x 12 inches, sheet (sight): 7 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 144
    $308≈ £244≈ €286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  18. SEYMOUR (KENNEDY 31; GLASGOW 30) - 1858/59 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, from the second state (of three) before the redrawing of the legs, sold Feb 2024
    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 ↗
  19. Street at Saverne 1858, Kennedy 19 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching, sold Feb 2024
    Street at Saverne 1858, Kennedy 19
    Etching
    20 x 15.5cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 717
    £360≈ $454≈ €422HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Gorringe's ↗
  20. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching and drypoint, offered Jan 2024
    Untitled
    Etching
    16.5 x 23.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 212
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  21. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching "Hurlingham" etching on paper, sold Jan 2024
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/8
    Bunch Auctions · · Lot 1616
    $375≈ £295≈ €343HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Bunch Auctions ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, 1858, La Vieille Aux Loques (from Twelve Etchings from Nature), offered Oct 2023
    Untitled
    Etching
    H 8.1" W 5.8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1251
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  24. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching And Drypoint On Thin Laid Japan, 1859, C. L. Drouet, Sculptor, offered Sep 2023
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 8.8" W 5.8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1054
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  25. Chelsea Wharf 1863 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1863, etching and drypoint, offered Aug 2023
    Chelsea Wharf 1863, 1863
    Etching · ed. 2/2
    9.0 x 19.0 cm (image); 20.5 x 27.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Menzies ↗
  26. Old Hungerford Bridge by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etchings, sold Aug 2023
    Old Hungerford Bridge
    Etching
    5.5 x 8.25 in
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 223
    $308≈ £242≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  27. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching And Drypoint On Cream Laid Paper, 1860, Rotherhithe, offered Jul 2023
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 10.7" W 8.1"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1009
    Result not publishedEst. $2,500–3,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  28. The Punt by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, circa 1861, Etching On Wove Paper, offered Jun 2023
    The Punt, circa 1861
    Etching · Paper
    H 4.5'' W 6.5''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1213
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  29. Fumette by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Around 1859, Line etching and drypoint, offered Jun 2023
    Fumette, Around 1859
    Etching
    16.2 x 10.4 cm, platemark; 20.6 x 14.7 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1474
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  30. Billingsgate; Girl with Bowl (1859; 1895 - K. 47; L. 121 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, An etching and a lithograph on laid and wove paper, respectively, sold May 2023
    Billingsgate; Girl with Bowl (1859; 1895 - K. 47; L. 121
    Etching · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 197
    $701≈ £564≈ €653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861/ by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1871, Etching and drypoint, offered May 2023
    Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861/, 1871
    Etching · ed. 3/8
    5 3/8" x 8 3/8"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Circle Auction ↗
  32. Early Morning, Battersea (or Battersea Dawn or Cadogan Pier) (from A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes on the Thames and Other Subjects suite) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching on rice paper, sold Apr 2023
    Early Morning, Battersea (or Battersea Dawn or Cadogan Pier) (from A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes on the Thames and Other Subjects suite)
    Etching · Paper
    4⅜ h x 5⅞ w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 151
    $756≈ £609≈ €691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  33. Greenwich Park by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, sold Mar 2023
    Greenwich Park
    Etching
    5"h x 8"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 8035
    $650≈ £538≈ €616HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
  34. Chelsea Bridge and Church by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1871, etching and drypoint on laid paper with Blauw / Beehive watermark, sold Mar 2023
    Chelsea Bridge and Church, 1871
    Etching · Paper
    4 h x 6½ w in (10 x 17 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 130
    $1,677≈ £1,417≈ €1,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  35. Billingsgate; Girl with Bowl (1859; 1895 - K. 47; L. 121 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, An etching and a lithograph on laid and wove paper, respectively, offered Jan 2023
    Billingsgate; Girl with Bowl (1859; 1895 - K. 47; L. 121
    Etching · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Annie by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching, sold Jan 2023
    Annie
    Etching
    14.5cm x 11cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 117
    £320≈ $396≈ €366HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  37. Billingsgate by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, sold Dec 2022
    Billingsgate
    Etching
    15.1 x 22.8cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 76
    £300≈ $371≈ €348HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  38. Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861/ by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1871, Etching and drypoint, offered Nov 2022
    Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861/, 1871
    Etching · ed. 3/8
    5 3/8" x 8 3/8"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Circle Auction ↗
  39. Little Putney Bridge by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1879, etching, sold Nov 2022
    Little Putney Bridge, 1879
    Etching
    5 h x 8 w in (13 x 20 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 452
    $195≈ £164≈ €187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  40. Fulham 1878 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching Plate size:, sold Oct 2022
    Fulham 1878
    Etching
    44 x 54.5cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 86
    £170≈ $191≈ €195HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  41. BILLINGSGATE (Kennedy 47) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching and drypoint, sold Oct 2022
    BILLINGSGATE (Kennedy 47)
    Etching
    14.5 x 22cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 574
    £200≈ $221≈ €228HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  42. The Black Lion Wharf by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, etching, sold Sep 2022
    The Black Lion Wharf, 1859
    Etching
    5.25 x 9 inches, framed: 30.25 x 17.25 inches (sight)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 259
    $277≈ £243≈ €278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  43. Reading by Lamplight by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, circa 1859, Whistler." With a verso (in 19th century handwriting) anotation: "Original Artist Proof Etching / Reading by Lamplight /, sold Jun 2022
    Reading by Lamplight, circa 1859
    Etching
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 331
    $1,200≈ £987≈ €1,154HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  44. En Plein Soleil by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching on tan chine colle, offered Mar 2022
    En Plein Soleil
    Etching
    Sight: 4.75" high x 6.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 70
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  45. Annie by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, sold Mar 2022
    Annie
    Etching
    5.5" high x 4.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 71
    $450≈ £341≈ €412HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  46. The Wine Glass (K. 27, G. 38 ), 1859
    Etching · Paper · ed. II/II
    plate 3-1/4 x 2-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 694
    $4,250≈ £3,136≈ €3,707HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  47. CS
    Etching · Paper
    5 5/8 x 8 3/8 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 201
    $1,512≈ £1,114≈ €1,338$1,200 + $312 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  48. Untitled
    Etching
    5 1/8 x 8 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 38
    $1,386≈ £1,021≈ €1,227$1,100 + $286 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  49. Drouet Sculpteur (C.L. Drouet, Sculptor) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching and drypoint printed in black on cream laid paper, sold Dec 2021
    Drouet Sculpteur (C.L. Drouet, Sculptor)
    Etching · Paper
    8.9 inches x 6 inches (22.6 x 15.2 cm), sheet size 11.4 inches x 7.4 inches (29 x 18.5 cm), contained in a glazed frame
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 549
    $1,375≈ £1,038≈ €1,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  50. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1883, ETCHING AND DRYPOINT, offered Nov 2021
    Untitled, 1883
    Etching
    H 5.25" W 3.188" SWAN AND IRIS
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1077
    Result not publishedEst. $500–800View at DuMouchelles ↗

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