James Abbott McNeill Whistler Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1834–1903

James Abbott McNeill Whistler watercolors have appeared at auction 2 times in ArtSell’s records between 2022 and 2025; 1 sold, a sell-through rate of 50%. The auction record in our data is The Sea—Grey and Silver, sold at Bonhams in November 2025 for $89.4kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Bonhams (2).

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1. 
   The Sea—Grey and Silver, 1881

   Watercolor · Paper

   7 x 10 in. (17.8 x 25.4 cm.)

   Bonhams · Nov 18, 2025 · Lot 44
   $89,400≈ £68,042≈ €77,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   UntitledCircle of the artist

   Watercolor

   Sworders · Apr 4, 2023 · Lot 236
   £800≈ $999≈ €916HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
3. 
   Stormy Sea, circa 1885-90

   Watercolor · Paper

   6 7/8 x 10 in. (17.5 x 25.4 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 45
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Street Scene, ChelseaFollower of the artist

   Watercolor · Paper

   4-7/8 x 6-7/8 in. (10.16 x 15.24 cm.)

   Brunk Auctions · Feb 12, 2021 · Lot 546
   $1,100≈ £797≈ €908HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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