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James Hamilton Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1819–1878

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for James Hamilton paintings between 2004 and 2026, of which 15 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $500 to $21,150, with a median of $2,560 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $21,150 for “A View of Philadelphia Harbor” at Bonhams in 2005.

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  1. The Sinking of The Birkenhead, 1858
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 36 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 139
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. James Hamilton, Ships at Sea Under Moonlight, oil on canvas
    Ships at Sea Under Moonlight
    Oil · Canvas
    14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 13
    $2,560≈ £1,863≈ €2,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Evening, Delaware Bay, 1867
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 36 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 134
    $4,000≈ £2,991≈ €3,446HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. The Sinking of The Birkenhead, 1858
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 36 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 976
    $6,000≈ £4,577≈ €5,347HammerSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. Moonlit Beach Scene
    Oil · Canvas
    10-1/4 x 15-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 851
    $650≈ £549≈ €646HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. James Hamilton, AN INTERESTING STORY, oil on canvas
    AN INTERESTING STORY
    Oil · Canvas
    34.5cm x 24cm (13.75in x 9.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 42
    £475≈ $645≈ €564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    18.25 x 28.25 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 109
    $252≈ £186≈ €223$200 + $52 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  8. Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    10.5 x 15 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  9. A quiet evening in autumn scenery in Monroe Co. Penn...
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 50 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 16
    $2,646≈ £1,899≈ €2,199$2,100 + $546 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  10. James Hamilton, Untitled (Evening Mountain View), Oil on canvas
    Untitled (Evening Mountain View)
    Oil · Canvas · ed. 1/2
    24" x 36"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Circle Auction ↗
  11. Shipping Off a Rocky Precipice
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 46-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 556
    $2,000≈ £1,388≈ €1,762HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  12. James Hamilton, Coastal Shipping Under a Sunset Sky, Oil on canvas
    Coastal Shipping Under a Sunset Sky
    Oil · Canvas
    20" x 30". Overall: 25" x 35"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  13. American Steamer and Another Ship on Rough Seas
    Oil · Canvas
    14-3/4 x 25-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 192
    $500≈ £324≈ €444HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  14. AFTER THE BATTLE, 1883
    Oil · Canvas
    14 by 16in., 35 by 40cm.
    Whyte's · · Lot 195
    €2,900≈ $3,983≈ £2,391HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–1,800View at Whyte's ↗
  15. James Hamilton, On the Mersey, oil on canvas
    On the Mersey
    Oil · Canvas
    32 ½ in. x 49 ½ in.
    Rafael Osona Auction ·
    Result not publishedView at Rafael Osona Auction ↗
  16. James Hamilton, James Hamilton, American, 1819 - 1878, Oil on Canvas Seascape
    James Hamilton, American, 1819 - 1878
    Oil · Canvas
    30.25" high x 40.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 24
    $1,500≈ £928≈ €1,151HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  17. James Hamilton, Shipwrecked, oil on canvas
    Shipwrecked
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 35in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1030
    $1,793≈ £940≈ €1,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. James Hamilton, Lugger Running Before the Wind, 1865, oil on canvas
    Lugger Running Before the Wind, 1865
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 45in
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    $6,463≈ £3,654≈ €5,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. James Hamilton, A View of Philadelphia Harbor, oil on canvas
    A View of Philadelphia Harbor
    Oil · Canvas
    40 x 60in
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    $21,150≈ £11,959≈ €17,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. James Hamilton, Seascape with Ships, Oil on canvas
    Seascape with Ships
    Oil · Canvas
    10 1/4 in. x 15 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1240
    $1,416≈ £777≈ €1,163HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  21. James Hamilton, Seascape with Ships, Oil on canvas
    Seascape with Ships
    Oil · Canvas
    10 1/4 in. x 15 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1294
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,800–2,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  22. James Hamilton, Noonday at Sea, Oil on canvas
    Noonday at Sea
    Oil · Canvas
    8 1/2 in. x 20 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1203
    $2,600≈ £1,419≈ €2,106HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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