John Singer Sargent Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1856–1925

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for John Singer Sargent watercolors between 2007 and 2025, of which 5 sold (71% sell-through). Prices realised range from $47,500 to $768,000, with a median of $76,700 across 5 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $768,000 for “Sandali” at Bonhams in 2007.

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1. 
   The Old Wharf, Ironbound

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight size 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (39.4 x 52.1 cm)

   Bonhams · Mar 12, 2025 · Lot 43
   $76,700≈ £59,237≈ €70,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Berles-au-Bois, France, 1919

   Watercolor · Paper

   15 x 20.5 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 15, 2023 · Lot 256
   $72,600≈ £55,378≈ €64,700Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
3. 
   Two Tarpon, 1917

   Watercolor · Paper

   21 x 15-1/4 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1672
   $120,000≈ £93,443≈ €105,764HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–200,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
   Val d'Aosta, Purtud: A Forest Scene, circa 1907

   Watercolor · Paper

   12 x 16in

   Bonhams · Nov 22, 2016 · Lot 30
   $47,500≈ £38,217≈ €44,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Val d'Aosta, Purtud: A Forest Scene, circa 1907

   Watercolor · Paper

   12 x 16in

   Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 68
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight 10 1/4 x 14 1/4in

   Bonhams · Nov 30, 2010 · Lot 30
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–100,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Sandali

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 3/4 x 13 1/4in

   Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 2034
   $768,000≈ £389,156≈ €570,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Bonhams ↗

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