John Bratby Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1928–1992

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John Bratby watercolors have appeared at auction 8 times in ArtSell’s records between 2017 and 2026; 4 sold, a sell-through rate of 50%. Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $210Sign up free to see to $1kSign up free to see (median $517Sign up free to see). Daises in a milk bottle Signed and dated '49 Watercolour with holds the top price on file: $1.5kSign up free to see at Woolley & Wallis (June 2017). Sales were recorded mainly at Gorringe's (3), Woolley & Wallis (2) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

£1,200≈ $1,549≈ €1,381Sign uprecord priceDaises in a milk bottle Signed and dated '49 Watercolour withWoolley & Wallis8auction results2017–2026years recorded50%sold$517Sign up free to seemedian price

John Bratby watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2017–2026
Price range
$190–$1.5kSign up free to see
Median price
$517Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$190Sign up free to see Aug 2026, Gorringe's
Record sale
$1.5kSign up free to see 2017, Woolley & Wallis

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John Bratby watercolors: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
50%
Active at auction
2017–2026
Median price
$517Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (3), Woolley & Wallis (2), Lyon & Turnbull (1)

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  1. Untitled by John Bratby, pencil and watercolour on paper, sold Aug 2026
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    40cm x 58cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 673
    £160≈ $217≈ €187HammerSign up free to seeEst. £70–90View at Gorringe's ↗
  2. Untitled by John Bratby, pencil and watercolour on paper, sold Aug 2026
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    36cm x 50cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 672
    £140≈ $190≈ €164HammerSign up free to seeEst. £70–90View at Gorringe's ↗
  3. ‘The Grand Hotel by John Bratby, watercolour, offered Jun 2025
    ‘The Grand Hotel
    Watercolor
    37 x 51cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1760
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £180–220View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. The Grand Hotel Brighton Terrace with the promenade, the West pier, the sunset and a lady standing in slight rain by John Bratby, watercolour, offered Oct 2022
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–250View at John Nicholson's ↗
  5. Portrait of John Minton by John Bratby, ink and watercolour on paper, sold Oct 2020
    Portrait of John Minton
    Watercolor · Paper
    38.5cm x 23.5cm (15.2in x 9.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 329
    £625≈ $817≈ €689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. R.a. (1928-1992) by John Bratby, watercolour on paper, offered Apr 2018
    R.a. (1928-1992)
    Watercolor · Paper
    156.2 x 54 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 82
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. Rose Buds by John Bratby, pencil and watercolour, offered Jun 2017
    Rose Buds
    Watercolor
    14 x 9.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 281
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £250–350View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  8. Daises in a milk bottle Signed and dated '49 Watercolour with by John Bratby, Watercolour with pencil, sold Jun 2017
    Daises in a milk bottle Signed and dated '49 Watercolour with
    Watercolor
    16 x 11.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 280
    £1,200≈ $1,549≈ €1,381HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗

Questions about John Bratby watercolors

How much is a John Bratby watercolor worth?

John Bratby watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $190 and $1,549, with a median of $517 across 4 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive John Bratby watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,549 for “Daises in a milk bottle Signed and dated '49 Watercolour with”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in June 2017.

How much do John Bratby watercolors sell for?

Over the whole record (2017–2026) the median is $517.

How often do John Bratby watercolors sell at auction?

50% of the 8 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John Bratby watercolors sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Gorringe's (3), Woolley & Wallis (2), Lyon & Turnbull (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a John Bratby watercolor?

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