John Laporte Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1761–1839

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John Laporte watercolors have appeared at auction 20 times in ArtSell’s records between 2000 and 2025; 12 sold, a sell-through rate of 60%. The median price realised is $500Sign up free to see across 12 priced sales; the middle half sold for $159Sign up free to see–$794Sign up free to see. A beacon on the coast Bodycolour 29.3 x 44.3cm holds the top price on file: $1.2kSign up free to see at Woolley & Wallis (December 2015). Sales were recorded mainly at Woolley & Wallis (8), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (4) and John Nicholson's (2).

£800≈ $1,210≈ €1,106Sign uprecord priceA beacon on the coast Bodycolour 29.3 x 44.3cmWoolley & Wallis20auction results2000–2025years recorded60%sold$500Sign up free to seemedian price

John Laporte watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
20 2000–2025
Price range
$25–$1.2kSign up free to see
Median price
$500Sign up free to see 12 sold
Most recent sale
$187Sign up free to see Feb 2025, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Record sale
$1.2kSign up free to see 2015, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: Untitled · Untitled · Landscape with figures, John Manning label ver…

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John Laporte watercolors: key figures

Auction results
20
Sold rate
60%
Active at auction
2000–2025
Median price
$500Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.2kSign up free to see A beacon on the coast Bodycolour 29.3 x 44.3cm, Woolley & Wallis, Dec 2015

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (8), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (4), John Nicholson's (2)

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  1. Untitled by John Laporte, Watercolour -, sold Feb 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    13.5 x 22cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 192
    £150≈ $187≈ €180HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  2. Castle entrance at sunset - Watercolour - 13 by John Laporte, Watercolour, offered Jan 2025
    Castle entrance at sunset - Watercolour - 13
    Watercolor
    13.5 x 22cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 689
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  3. Untitled by John Laporte, 1822, Watercolour, sold May 2024
    Untitled, 1822
    Watercolor
    17 x 24cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 170
  4. Lakeside ruins of a medieval cloister by John Laporte, 1822, watercolor, offered Apr 2024
    Lakeside ruins of a medieval cloister, 1822
    Watercolor
    17 x 24cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 772
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50–70View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  5. A cottage with figures and cattle outside by John Laporte, watercolor, offered Jun 2022
    A cottage with figures and cattle outside
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 191
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–120View at John Nicholson's ↗
  6. A cottage with figures and cattle outside by John Laporte, watercolor, offered Feb 2022
    A cottage with figures and cattle outside
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 226
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–200View at John Nicholson's ↗
  7. Landscape with figures, John Manning label verso, 31 x 48cm by John Laporte, watercolour, sold Dec 2020
    Landscape with figures, John Manning label verso, 31 x 48cm
    Watercolor
    31 x 48cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1657
    £50≈ $66≈ €55HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–100View at Gorringe's ↗
  8. Untitled by John Laporte, watercolor, sold Oct 2019
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    17 x 23.5cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 49
    £60≈ $77≈ €69HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  9. The Gate Tower at Pevensey Castle by John Laporte, Pencil and watercolour, sold May 2019
    The Gate Tower at Pevensey Castle
    Watercolor
    19 x 28cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 214
    £180≈ $232≈ €207HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Dreweatts ↗
  10. A beacon on the coast Bodycolour 29.3 x 44.3cm by John Laporte, watercolor, sold Dec 2015
    A beacon on the coast Bodycolour 29.3 x 44.3cm
    Watercolor
    29.3 x 44.3cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 569
    £800≈ $1,210≈ €1,106HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  11. Travellers on a track, a river beyond Bodycolour 28.2 x 39.2cm by John Laporte, watercolor, offered Dec 2015
    Travellers on a track, a river beyond Bodycolour 28.2 x 39.2cm
    Watercolor
    28.2 x 39.2cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 568
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  12. Figures in an autumn landscape Bodycolour 33.2 x 27.2cm by John Laporte, watercolor, offered Dec 2015
    Figures in an autumn landscape Bodycolour 33.2 x 27.2cm
    Watercolor
    33.2 x 27.2cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 502
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  13. An estuary with a waterfall; Peasants on a track Two, both bodycolour 31 x 44.75 and similar (2) by John Laporte, watercolor, offered Dec 2015
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–600View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  14. Welsh lakeland landscapes Two, one signed indistinctly Both bodycolour 22.25 x 33.25cm (2) by John Laporte, watercolor, sold Dec 2015
    Welsh lakeland landscapes Two, one signed indistinctly Both bodycolour 22.25 x 33.25cm (2)
    Watercolor
    22.25 x 33.25cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 483
  15. View over an extensive river landscape Bodycolour 16.75 x 22.25cm by John Laporte, watercolor, sold Dec 2015
    View over an extensive river landscape Bodycolour 16.75 x 22.25cm
    Watercolor
    16.75 x 22.25cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 482
  16. Untitled by John Laporte, watercolor, sold Dec 2015
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    24 x 31cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 476
  17. Whalebone Farm Bodycolour 19.25 x 25.25cm by John Laporte, watercolor, sold Dec 2015
    Whalebone Farm Bodycolour 19.25 x 25.25cm
    Watercolor
    19.25 x 25.25cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 470
  18. BLACKROCK CASTLE, CORK, 1801
    Watercolor
    29 by 52cm., 11.5 by 20.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 108
    €900≈ $1,201≈ £772HammerSign up free to seeEst. €900–1,200View at Whyte's ↗
  19. A castle by John Laporte, watercolour and bodycolour, sold Aug 2011
    A castle
    Watercolor
    17.5 x 25.5cm (6 7/8 x 10 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    £240≈ $395≈ €274Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Bonhams ↗
  20. BLACK ROCK CASTLE, DUBLIN BAY
    Watercolor
    29 by 52cm., 11.5 by 20.5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Whyte's ↗

Questions about John Laporte watercolors

How much is a John Laporte watercolor worth?

John Laporte watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $25 and $1,210, with a median of $500; half of the 12 priced sales were between $159 and $794. 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 Laporte watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,210 for “A beacon on the coast Bodycolour 29.3 x 44.3cm”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in December 2015.

How much do John Laporte watercolors sell for?

Over the whole record (2000–2025) the median is $500.

How often do John Laporte watercolors sell at auction?

60% of the 20 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John Laporte watercolors sold?

Most of the 20 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (8), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (4), John Nicholson's (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a John Laporte watercolor?

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