James Edward Buttersworth Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1817–1894

James Edward Buttersworth paintings have appeared at auction 20 times in ArtSell’s records between 2007 and 2026; 14 sold, a sell-through rate of 70%. Across 14 sales with a published price, the typical result was $20.9kSign up free to see to $60.7kSign up free to see (median $35.3kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Regatta with Yachts 'Mayflower' and 'Huron', sold at Bonhams in November 2007 for $78kSign up free to see. Most results come from Bonhams (11), Brunk Auctions (4) and Barridoff Auctions (1).

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1. 
   Clipper Ship Under Reefed Sail

   Oil · Canvas

   14 x 22 in. (35.6 x 55.9 cm.)

   Bonhams · Jan 27, 2026 · Lot 14
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   American Frigate and Shipping Off White Cliffs, circa 1840

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 30, 2025 · Lot 39
   $20,480≈ £15,339≈ €18,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Ontario, An American Steam and Sail Ship of the Inman Line

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 26 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 13, 2025 · Lot 671
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
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   Oil · Panel

   9 x 12-1/4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Oct 16, 2024 · Lot 674
   $9,500≈ £7,289≈ €8,718HammerSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   Naval Engagement off France

   Oil · Canvas

   12 x 16 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Oct 16, 2024 · Lot 673
   $7,000≈ £5,371≈ €6,424HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
6. 
   Ships at Sunset

   Oil · Panel

   9 x 12-1/4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Oct 16, 2024 · Lot 672
   $28,000≈ £21,482≈ €25,695HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Off Barbados, c. 1845

   Oil · Canvas

   25" x 30"

   Barridoff Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 21
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
8. 
   America's Cup Defense, 1885 (Puritan and Genesta), 1885

   Oil · Canvas

   12 1/8 x 18 1/8 in. (30.8 x 46 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 1, 2024 · Lot 47
   $35,000≈ £27,913≈ €32,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Untitled

   Oil · Canvas

   9.25 x 13 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 11
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
10. 
    West of New York Harbor

    Oil · Panel

    9 5/8 x 14 1/8 in. (24.5 x 35.9 cm.)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2022 · Lot 53
    $60,855≈ £51,585≈ €58,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Trials for Contenders for 1893 America's Cup Defense (Vigilant, Colonia, Jubilee and Pilgrim)

    Oil · Board

    12 3/8 x 18 1/4 in. (31.4 x 46.4 cm.)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 70
    $60,313≈ £44,749≈ €53,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Racing Schooner Ambassadress Leads the Regatta

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 20 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 31, 2021 · Lot 92
    $14,520≈ £10,397≈ €12,211Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
13. 
    Ships in New York Harbor

    Oil · Canvas

    7" high x 10" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 20, 2021 · Lot 25
    $22,000≈ £15,850≈ €18,491HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
14. 
    Racing Yachts Magic and Gracie

    Oil · Canvas

    7 7/8 x 18 1/8in (20 x 46cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 24, 2020 · Lot 20
    $37,813≈ £28,366≈ €31,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Ship of the Line USS Ohio in Stormy Weather, circa 1850

    Oil · Canvas

    36 x 50in (91.5 x 127cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    U.S. Frigate in a Naval Engagement, circa 1860-70

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in

    Bonhams · May 22, 2019 · Lot 45
    $75,075≈ £59,329≈ €67,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Sailing off the Coast of DoverManner of the artist

    Oil · Panel

    16 x 20-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2017 · Lot 755
    $750≈ £601≈ €694HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Brunk Auctions ↗
18. 
    America’s Cup Race Vigilant and Valkyre, 3Rd Race, October 9, 1892

    Oil · Canvas

    20" x 30". Overall: 28-1/4" x 38-1/4"

    James D. Julia · Aug 21, 2013 · Lot 2041
    $35,550≈ £22,656≈ €26,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at James D. Julia ↗
19. 
    Sailing vessels rounding a distant headland

    Oil · Board

    6 x 12in

    Bonhams · Dec 3, 2008 · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    A Schooner and a Barque Sailing into a Harbor

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 14in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2007 · Lot 49
    $78,000≈ £37,752≈ €52,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Regatta with Yachts 'Mayflower' and 'Huron'

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2007 · Lot 46
    $78,000≈ £37,752≈ €52,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Yacht Race

    Oil · Panel

    7 in. x 14 ½ in.

    Rafael Osona Auction · Aug 5, 2006
    Result not publishedView at Rafael Osona Auction ↗

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