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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. The Little Putney, No. 1 (K. 179) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1879, Etching on J. Whatman paper, second (final) state, possibly from the 1883 re-issue without the Printseller's Association, offered Jun 2015
    The Little Putney, No. 1 (K. 179), 1879
    Etching · Paper
    5 1/4 x 8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Billingsgate (K. 47) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on laid paper, the seventh state (of 8), sold Apr 2015
    Billingsgate (K. 47), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    5 7/8 x 8 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5064
    $625≈ £427≈ €592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Eagle Wharf, pl. 11, from Sixteen Etchings of the Scenes on the Thames (K. 41) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on laid paper, only one state, sold Apr 2015
    Eagle Wharf, pl. 11, from Sixteen Etchings of the Scenes on the Thames (K. 41), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    5 3/8 x 8 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5054
    $500≈ £342≈ €474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Bibi Valentin (K. 50) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on Japanese laid paper, the second (final) state, offered Jan 2015
    Bibi Valentin (K. 50), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    6 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. The Music Room (K. 33) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching and drypoint on cream laid paper, the second (final) state, offered Jan 2015
    The Music Room (K. 33), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    5 14/16 x 8 10/16in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Little Arthur (Kennedy 9), state V/V, from Twelve Etchings from Nature, and after the reduction of the plate
    Etching · Paper · ed. V/V
    2-5/16 x 1-7/8 in. (plate)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 462
    $1,100≈ £725≈ €949HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Annie, (K. 30), 1858
    Etching · Paper · ed. II/II
    5 x 3-3/4 in. (plate)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 697
    $1,000≈ £639≈ €804HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Bibi Valentin (K. 50) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on Japanese laid paper, the second (final) state, offered Oct 2014
    Bibi Valentin (K. 50), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    6 x 9in (15.2 x 22.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 5221
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Greenwich Park by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, sold Oct 2014
    Greenwich Park
    Etching
    5"h x 8"w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 39
    $375≈ £233≈ €296HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  10. Chelsea by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching on paper, sold May 2014
    Chelsea
    Etching · Paper
    12.7 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 512
    CA$497≈ $459≈ £272≈ €333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$300–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  11. La Retameuse by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, etching on paper, sold May 2014
    La Retameuse, 1858
    Etching · Paper
    10.8 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 509
    CA$878≈ $811≈ £480≈ €589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$400–500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  12. Fumette by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, sold Feb 2014
    Fumette
    Etching
    Sight: 7" x 5" Overall: 14-3/4" x 12"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1354
    $888≈ £545≈ €657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at James D. Julia ↗
  13. Billingsgate (K. 47) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on Japanese paper, the eighth (final) state, sold Jan 2014
    Billingsgate (K. 47), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    6 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5146
    $750≈ £453≈ €549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  14. La Vieille Aux Loques by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, LA VIEILLE AUX LOQUES, etching, sold Nov 2013
    La Vieille Aux Loques
    Etching
    8.2 in. x 5.8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1402
    $650≈ £405≈ €483HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  15. Billingsgate (K. 47) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on Japanese paper, the eighth (final) state, offered Nov 2013
    Billingsgate (K. 47), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    6 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3226
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Billingsgate (K. 47) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on laid paper, eight (final) state, later printing, sold Sep 2013
    Billingsgate (K. 47), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    5 7/8 x 8 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4216
    $938≈ £580≈ €693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Annie Seated (K. 30) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on laid paper, second (final) state, sold Jun 2013
    Annie Seated (K. 30), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    5 x 3 5/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7120
    $500≈ £325≈ €382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Billingsgate (K. 47) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1859, Etching on laid paper, eight (final) state, later printing, offered Jun 2013
    Billingsgate (K. 47), 1859
    Etching · Paper
    5 7/8 x 8 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7110
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  19. The Little Pool by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching and drypoint on laid paper, offered Jun 2013
    The Little Pool
    Etching · Paper
    4.1 inches x 4.9 inches (10.3 x 12.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 464
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–750View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  20. Black Lion Wharf by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching and drypoint on laid paper, offered Jun 2013
    Black Lion Wharf
    Etching · Paper
    6 inches x 8.9 inches (15.3 x 22.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 463
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  21. Chelsea Bridge by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1878/1879, etching and drypoint, sold May 2013
    Chelsea Bridge, 1878/1879
    Etching
    13.5 x 20.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3054
    A$700≈ $715≈ £460≈ €544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  22. La Vieille au Loques, from Twelve Etchings from Nature Series (K. 21) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on laid paper, the third (final) state, sold Jan 2013
    La Vieille au Loques, from Twelve Etchings from Nature Series (K. 21), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    8 1/8 x 5 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3156
    $313≈ £197≈ €235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Alderney Street (K. 238) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1881, Etching on laid paper, second (final) state, as published in the Gazette des Beaux Arts, sold Jan 2013
    Alderney Street (K. 238), 1881
    Etching · Paper
    7 x 4 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7131
    $525≈ £327≈ €394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  24. La Vieille au Loques, from Twelve Etchings from Nature Series (K. 21) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on laid paper, the third (final) state, offered Nov 2012
    La Vieille au Loques, from Twelve Etchings from Nature Series (K. 21), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    8 1/8 x 5 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4179
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  25. The Title to the French Set (K. 25) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on wove paper, sold Aug 2012
    The Title to the French Set (K. 25), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    4 1/2 x 5 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7081
    $500≈ £316≈ €399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  26. The Title to the French Set (K. 25) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on wove paper, offered Jun 2012
    The Title to the French Set (K. 25), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    4 1/2 x 5 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7062A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Soupe a Trois Sous by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, SOUPE A TROIS SOUS, etching with drypoint on Japan paper, sold May 2012
    Soupe a Trois Sous
    Etching · Paper
    5 1/15 in. x 8 7/8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1444
    $1,000≈ £618≈ €761HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  28. La Marchande de Moutarde, from Twelve Etchings from Nature (K. 22) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on laid paper, fifth (final) state, sold Mar 2012
    La Marchande de Moutarde, from Twelve Etchings from Nature (K. 22), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    6 1/4 x 3 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7147
    $938≈ £600≈ €711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Little Arthur, from Twelve Etchings from Nature (K. 9) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on Japan paper, fifth (final) state, sold Oct 2011
    Little Arthur, from Twelve Etchings from Nature (K. 9), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    2 1/4 x 1 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7127
    $688≈ £429≈ €486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  30. La Mère Gérard (K. 11) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching on laid paper with partial '1802' watermark, from the fourth (final) state, sold Oct 2011
    La Mère Gérard (K. 11), 1858
    Etching · Paper
    5 x 3 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7126
    $688≈ £429≈ €486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Chelsea by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, etching on paper, sold May 2011
    Chelsea
    Etching · Paper
    12.7 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 787
    CA$187≈ $194≈ £118≈ €134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$300–500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  32. Old Westminster Bridge (From Sixteen Etchings) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching and drypoint, sold Feb 2011
    Old Westminster Bridge (From Sixteen Etchings)
    Etching
    3 in. x 8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1260
    $900≈ £563≈ €665HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  33. Old Westminster Bridge (From Sixteen Etchings) by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching and drypoint, offered Sep 2010
    Old Westminster Bridge (From Sixteen Etchings)
    Etching
    3 in. x 8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1493
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  34. Bibi Valentin by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, BIBI VALENTIN, etching, sold Sep 2010
    Bibi Valentin
    Etching
    6 in. x 8 3/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1308
    $1,400≈ £891≈ €1,044HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  35. Lobster Pots by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1880, Etching, sold Dec 2009
    Lobster Pots, 1880
    Etching
    11,8 x 19,8 cm (4,6 x 7,7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 57
    €10,980≈ $16,203≈ £9,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  36. The Lime-Burner by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Original etching shows a man in a factory setting leaning against a wall with ladders and sieve, offered Aug 2009
    The Lime-Burner
    Etching
    Paper: 14-1/4" x 10". Image: 10" x 7"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  37. Untitled by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, LA MÈRE GÉRARD, 1858, etching, sold Apr 2009
    Untitled
    Etching
    5 in. x 3 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 529A
    $475≈ £325≈ €359HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  38. Soupe a Trois Sous by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, SOUPE A TROIS SOUS, etching with drypoint on Japan paper, sold Apr 2009
    Soupe a Trois Sous
    Etching · Paper
    5 15/16 in. x 8 7/8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 529
    $1,000≈ £685≈ €756HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  39. La Vielle Aux Loques by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Original etching shows a woman seated in a pantry like room, sold Feb 2009
    La Vielle Aux Loques
    Etching
    Paper: 10-1/2" x 7-3/4". Image: 8" x 5-3/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 427
    $1,265≈ £861≈ €989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  40. Fumette: from "Twelve Etchings from Nature" by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching, a later printing, sold Jun 2008
    Fumette: from "Twelve Etchings from Nature"After the artist
    Etching
    6 3/8 in. x 4 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1434
    $170≈ £86≈ €109HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  41. Black Lion Wharf by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Etching on tissue paper scene shows a man sitting on a wharf in a busy harbor with buildings, figures and boats, offered Jan 2008
    Black Lion Wharf
    Etching · Paper
    Sight: 10" x 12”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1078
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at James D. Julia ↗
  42. The Rag Gatherers by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Fine etching signed and dated in the plate. Fifth State, V/V Kennedy 23, sold Aug 2007
    The Rag Gatherers
    Etching
    6-1/2” x 4”. PLATE SIZE: 6” x 3-1/2”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 574
    $1,495≈ £743≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  43. Soupe a Trois Sous by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, SOUPE A TROIS SOUS, etching with drypoint on Japan paper, offered Apr 2007
    Soupe a Trois Sous
    Etching · Paper
    5 15/16 in. x 8 7/8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1324
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  44. Rotherhite by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1860, Etching, sold Mar 2004
    Rotherhite, 1860
    Etching
    27,5 : 20 cm (10,8 : 7,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 223
    €5,850≈ $7,121≈ £3,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,400–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  45. Annie by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching, sold Mar 2003
    Annie, 1858
    Etching
    11,8 : 7,8 cm (4,6 : 3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 132
    €690≈ $740≈ £474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  46. Reading in Bed by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching, sold Mar 2003
    Reading in Bed, 1858
    Etching
    11,8 : 8 cm (4,6 : 3,1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 134
    €1,150≈ $1,234≈ £789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  47. The unsafe Tenement by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1858, Etching, sold Mar 2003
    The unsafe Tenement, 1858
    Etching
    15,6 : 22,5 cm (6,1 : 8,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 133
    €1,208≈ $1,296≈ £829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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