What is a James Watterson Herald work on paper worth?
1859–1914 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 51 works by James Watterson Herald with a published auction price sold between $966Sign up free to see and $2,574Sign up free to see, and the median is $1,553Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $1,501Sign up free to see across 48 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,631Sign up free to see across 44 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
James Watterson Herald prices by medium
- Auction results
- 60
- Sold rate
- 85%
- Active at auction
- 2013–2026
- Median price
- $1.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $8.5kSign up free to see HOME FROM PASTURE, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 48 | $945–$2.3kSign up free to see | $1.5kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $4.7k–$5kSign up free to see | $4.9kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (36), Bonhams (23), Toovey's (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 22 | $695–$2kSign up free to see | $1.3kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 29 | $966–$3.5kSign up free to see | $1.9kSign up free to see |
Recent James Watterson Herald sales
- WOODLAND LANDSCAPE, watercolour — $537Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- RIVER MEANDER, watercolour — $537Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- A BUSY FISHING VILLAGE, pastel — $3,760Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 4, 2026
- FIGURES UNDER A TREE, watercolour — $1,216Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2026
- RETURN OF THE FLEET, watercolour — $1,355Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 4, 2025
- A RIVER PROMENADE, watercolour — $1,764Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 5, 2024
- ARBROATH ABBEY, watercolour — $2,085Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 5, 2024
- THE DROVER'S RETURN, pastel on brown paper — $3,528Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 5, 2024
Questions about James Watterson Herald prices
What is a James Watterson Herald work on paper worth?
Based on 51 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Watterson Herald have sold for a median of $1,553, and half of them sold between $966 and $2,574. For works on paper alone the median is $1,501 (48 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by James Watterson Herald sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $8,543 for “HOME FROM PASTURE” at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2023.
Which James Watterson Herald medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $4,893 (2 sales).
How often do James Watterson Herald works sell at auction?
85% of the 60 lots recorded between 2013 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Watterson Herald work on paper?
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Of the 60 lots by James Watterson Herald recorded at auction between 2013 and 2026, 51 found a buyer (85%).
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