John Singer Sargent Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1856–1925

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for John Singer Sargent works on paper between 2007 and 2026, of which 11 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,071 to $768,000, with a median of $52,500 across 11 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $768,000 for “Sandali” at Bonhams in 2007.

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1. 
   Pencil Study for Portrait (Head of Boy)

   Drawing · Paper

   7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.

   Cottone Auctions · Mar 19, 2026 · Lot 104
   $13,420≈ £10,091≈ €11,681Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
2. 
   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 ↗
3. 
   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 ↗
4. 
   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 ↗
5. 
   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 ↗
6. 
   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 ↗
7. 
   Autoritratto

   Drawing · Board

   25,5x19,4 cm

   Farsettiarte · Apr 18, 2015 · Lot 705
   Result not publishedEst. €25,000–30,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
8. 
   Still Life with FruitCircle of the artist

   Oil · Paper

   7.25 inches x 11 inches

   Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jun 11, 2013 · Lot 110
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
9. 
   Portrait of Joseph Bangs Warner

   Drawing · Paper

   24 x 19in

   Bonhams · Nov 28, 2012 · Lot 80
   $40,000≈ £25,036≈ €31,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Still Life with FruitCircle of the artist

    Oil · Paper

    7.25 inches x 11 inches

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · May 22, 2012 · Lot 352
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
11. 
    Mrs. James Cecil

    Drawing

    24 7/8 x 18 1/2in

    Bonhams · Nov 29, 2011 · Lot 1080
    $52,500≈ £33,606≈ €39,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    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 ↗
13. 
    W.B. YEATS, 1908

    Drawing

    13 by 10cm., 5.25 by 4in.

    Whyte's · Mar 2, 2009 · Lot 80
    €850≈ $1,071≈ £759HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗
14. 
    Portrait of William Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree, 1919

    Drawing · Paper

    23 1/4 x 16 1/2in

    Bonhams · Dec 3, 2008 · Lot 146
    $14,400≈ £9,751≈ €11,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Portrait of Mildred Stimson Livermore, Daughter of Colonel Livermore

    Drawing · Paper

    14 3/8 x 10in

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 2035
    $60,000≈ £30,403≈ €44,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    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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