James Sessions Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1882–1962

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for James Sessions works on paper between 2014 and 2024, of which 10 sold (83% sell-through). Prices realised range from $180 to $9,520, with a median of $628 across 10 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $9,520 for “Train Robbery” at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in 2018.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Navajo at Oven

   Watercolor · Paper

   7 1/2 x 9 in

   Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Mar 22, 2025 · Lot 47
   Result not publishedEst. $500–800View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor · Paper

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Apr 14, 2024 · Lot 170
   $567≈ £454≈ €532$450 + $117 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $350–700View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
3. 
   Figures by the Shore, 1940

   Watercolor · Paper

   sheet (sight): 18 x 25 inches

   Michaan's Auctions · Jul 14, 2023 · Lot 159
   $461≈ £352≈ €411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
4. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor · Paper

   21 1/4 x 29 1/4 in

   Leonard Auction · Dec 11, 2022 · Lot 110
   Result not publishedEst. $200–300View at Leonard Auction ↗
5. 
   Cape Breton

   Watercolor · Paper

   16" x 20"

   Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 17, 2022 · Lot 225
   $200≈ £170≈ €194HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
6. 
   Pulling in the Jib

   Watercolor · Board

   sheet 15 x 21-3/4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Sep 17, 2022 · Lot 1357
   $700≈ £615≈ €703HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Bluff Bows: New England, 1937

   Watercolor · Paper

   18.75 x 13.5 inches, framed: 25.25 x 19.5 inches (sheet)

   Michaan's Auctions · Dec 18, 2021 · Lot 187
   $180≈ £135≈ €159Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
8. 
   Figure in a beached fishing boat, 1938

   Watercolor · Paper

   17 x 21 1/2in

   Bonhams · Dec 3, 2021 · Lot 11
   $3,060≈ £2,305≈ €2,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Clipper Ship

   Watercolor · Board

   sight 27-1/2 x 32 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Feb 13, 2021 · Lot 990
   $450≈ £326≈ €372HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
10. 
    Morning, Gloucester Harbour

    Watercolor · Paper

    13½ h x 17⅜ w in (34 x 44 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 26, 2020 · Lot 229
    $688≈ £556≈ €614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    At Dock & Adrift

    Watercolor

    Both approximately 14 inches x 20 inches

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 241
    $688≈ £531≈ €621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
12. 
    Train Robbery

    Watercolor · Paper

    23.25 x 34 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 28, 2018 · Lot 281
    $9,520≈ £7,274≈ €8,189Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
13. 
    Courtyard Procession & White Picket Fence

    Watercolor

    13.25 inches x 10.5 inches and 14 inches x 19 inches

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jun 4, 2014 · Lot 587
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
14. 
    Ship's Bone Yard & Disaster at Sea

    Watercolor

    Each 13.75 inches x 19.75 inches

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jun 4, 2014 · Lot 562
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗

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