John Thirtle Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1777–1839

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ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for John Thirtle watercolors between 2015 and 2024, and 9 of them sold (69%). The median price realised is $321Sign up free to see across 9 priced sales; the middle half sold for $254Sign up free to see–$399Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $633Sign up free to see for Bishop Bridge, Norwich at Toovey's in November 2022. The houses with the most results are Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (11), Bonhams (1) and Toovey's (1).

£550≈ $633≈ €639Sign uprecord priceBishop Bridge, NorwichToovey's13auction results2015–2024years recorded69%sold$321Sign up free to seemedian price

John Thirtle watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
13 2015–2024
Price range
$67–$633Sign up free to see
Median price
$321Sign up free to see 9 sold
Most recent sale
$321Sign up free to see Sep 2024, Bonhams
Record sale
$633Sign up free to see 2022, Toovey's

Recent sales: The watermill · Bishop Bridge, Norwich · A courtyard scene with a figure next to a Cob

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John Thirtle watercolors: key figures

Auction results
13
Sold rate
69%
Active at auction
2015–2024
Median price
$321Sign up free to see
Record price
$633Sign up free to see Bishop Bridge, Norwich, Toovey's, Nov 2022

Top auction houses: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (11), Bonhams (1), Toovey's (1)

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  1. The watermill by John Thirtle, watercolour with scratching out, sold Sep 2024
    The watermill
    Watercolor
    25.5 x 20cm (10 1/16 x 7 7/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    £243≈ $321≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Bishop Bridge, Norwich by John Thirtle, watercolour, sold Nov 2022
    Bishop Bridge, Norwich
    Watercolor
    32cm x 42cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 274
    £550≈ $633≈ €639HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  3. A courtyard scene with a figure next to a Cob by John Thirtle, Watercolour, sold Nov 2021
    A courtyard scene with a figure next to a Cob
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 524
    £190≈ $254≈ €225HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  4. Riverside fishing scene and Norwich market /castle meadow by John Thirtle, watercolor, sold Nov 2021
    Riverside fishing scene and Norwich market /castle meadow
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 197
    £50≈ $67≈ €58HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–60View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  5. Portrait of Rev Hepworth, Rector of Hanworth by John Thirtle, watercolour, offered Oct 2020
    Portrait of Rev Hepworth, Rector of Hanworth
    Watercolor
    23 x 18cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–120View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  6. ^ View of Norwich^ watercolour^ 16 x 29cm by John Thirtle, watercolour, sold Jan 2020
    ^ View of Norwich^ watercolour^ 16 x 29cm
    Watercolor
    16 x 29cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 451
    £220≈ $287≈ €258HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  7. Shipping becalmed by John Thirtle, watercolour, sold Oct 2019
    Shipping becalmed
    Watercolor
    18 x 25cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 51
    £300≈ $385≈ €346HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  8. Portrait of the Rev J Hepworth, Rector of Hanworth Watercolour, 23 x 18cm, Provenance: W Boswell, Norwich; E D Levine, Cromer by John Thirtle, Watercolour, offered Oct 2019
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £180–220View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  9. Tower House by John Thirtle, watercolour, offered Oct 2018
    Tower House
    Watercolor
    20 x 34cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  10. Young girl with a dog watercolour 21 x 19cms Provenance: from a private collection in New Jersey, USA by John Thirtle, watercolour, offered Oct 2018
    Young girl with a dog watercolour 21 x 19cms Provenance: from a private collection in New Jersey, USA
    Watercolor
    21 x 19cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  11. Broadland Boats two monotone watercolours in one frame 2 = x 4 = ins and 4 x 4 = ins by John Thirtle, watercolor, sold Mar 2015
    Broadland Boats two monotone watercolours in one frame 2 = x 4 = ins and 4 x 4 = ins
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 169
    £280≈ $414≈ €391HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  12. Fye Bridge, Norwich watercolour 5 = x 8ins Provenance: Mandell s Gallery, Elm Hill, Norwich by John Thirtle, watercolour, sold Mar 2015
    Fye Bridge, Norwich watercolour 5 = x 8ins Provenance: Mandell s Gallery, Elm Hill, Norwich
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 168
    £270≈ $399≈ €377HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  13. A Welsh River Landscape with Figures on a Stone Bridge near Cottages watercolour, inscribed to margin 8 x 12ins by John Thirtle, Stone Bridge near Cottages watercolour, inscribed to margin, sold Mar 2015
    £150≈ $222≈ €210HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗

Questions about John Thirtle watercolors

How much is a John Thirtle watercolor worth?

John Thirtle watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $67 and $633, with a median of $321; half of the 9 priced sales were between $254 and $399. 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 Thirtle watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $633 for “Bishop Bridge, Norwich”, sold at Toovey's in November 2022.

How much do John Thirtle watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $287 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2015–2024) the median is $321.

How often do John Thirtle watercolors sell at auction?

69% of the 13 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are John Thirtle watercolors sold?

Most of the 13 recorded results come from Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (11), Bonhams (1), Toovey's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a John Thirtle watercolor?

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