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John Whorf Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1903–1959

ArtSell has recorded 73 auction results for John Whorf watercolors between 2003 and 2026, of which 61 sold (84% sell-through). Prices realised range from $400 to $20,000, with a median of $3,450 across 61 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $20,000 for “Summer Morning, Times Square” at Rago Auctions in 2020.

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  1. John Whorf, Sailboat & Erotic Scene, Double-sided watercolor on paper
    Sailboat & Erotic Scene
    Watercolor · Paper
    9" x 10 3/4" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 149
    $600≈ £446≈ €512HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  2. Vannes
    Watercolor · Paper
    sight 13-1/2 x 19 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 895
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. John Whorf, White Schooner, watercolor and pencil on paper
    White Schooner
    Watercolor · Paper
    sight 14 1/4 x 20 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 121
    $3,584≈ £2,629≈ €3,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,600View at Bonhams ↗
  4. John Whorf, Market Scene, watercolor on paper
    Market Scene
    Watercolor · Paper
    sight 13 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 69
    $2,048≈ £1,502≈ €1,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. John Whorf, Close Hauled #17, watercolor on Arches paper
    Close Hauled #17
    Watercolor · Paper
    sight 15 5/8 x 22 1/4 in. (39.7 x 56.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 60
    $3,584≈ £2,594≈ €2,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John Whorf, The Marketplace, a South American Scene, Watercolor and graphite on paper
    The Marketplace
    Watercolor · Paper
    20" x 14"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 6
    $600≈ £444≈ €511HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  7. John Whorf, Nude Before the Hearth, Watercolor on paper
    Nude Before the Hearth
    Watercolor · Paper
    10" x 13"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 5
    $600≈ £444≈ €511HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  8. John Whorf, Island Girl, watercolor and gouache
    Island Girl
    Watercolor
    21.5 x 29.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 267
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  9. John Whorf, Winter Birches Landscape, Watercolor on paper
    Winter Birches Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 x 22 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 380
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  10. John Whorf, Boulevard de Courcelles, watercolor on paper
    Boulevard de Courcelles
    Watercolor · Paper
    14⅛ h x 21½ w in (36 x 55 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 246
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  11. John Whorf, View Through the Window, Provincetown, Watercolor on paper
    View Through the Window
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 1/4" x 22 1/4"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 37
    $5,500≈ £4,216≈ €5,039HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  12. John Whorf, The Sloop Catherine, 1927, watercolor, gouache and graphite on paper laid down on board
    The Sloop Catherine, 1927
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 5/8 x 20 7/8 in. (37.1 x 53 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    $2,048≈ £1,613≈ €1,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. John Whorf, White Squall, watercolor on paper
    White Squall
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 3/4 x 22 in. (37.5 x 55.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 93
    $3,072≈ £2,420≈ €2,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. John Whorf, Boulevard de Courcelles, watercolor on paper
    Boulevard de Courcelles
    Watercolor · Paper
    14⅛ h x 21½ w in (36 x 55 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 229
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  15. John Whorf, Pont Neuf, Winter, watercolor on paper
    Pont Neuf, Winter
    Watercolor · Paper
    15¼ h x 22⅜ w in (39 x 57 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 232
    $2,268≈ £1,794≈ €2,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  16. John Whorf, East River Rain, watercolor on paper
    East River Rain
    Watercolor · Paper
    14⅝ h x 21½ w in (37 x 55 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 230
    $2,268≈ £1,794≈ €2,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  17. John Whorf, Swan Boat, Boston Public Gardens, circa 1955, watercolor and graphite on paper
    Swan Boat, Boston Public Gardens, circa 1955
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 x 21 7/8 in. (38.1 x 55.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 135
    $19,200≈ £15,488≈ €17,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. John Whorf, Fly Fishermen, Watercolor on paper
    Fly Fishermen
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 3/8" x 20" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 177
    $3,750≈ £2,950≈ €3,451HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  19. John Whorf, Mountain Landscape, 1925, watercolor on Arches
    Mountain Landscape, 1925
    Watercolor · Paper
    21⅜ h x 29¼ w in (54 x 74 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 598
    $655≈ £526≈ €606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. John Whorf, Mountain Landscape, Spring, watercolor on paper
    Mountain Landscape, Spring
    Watercolor · Paper
    sheet size 16 x 12 in. (40.5 x 30.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $893≈ £787≈ €901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  21. John Whorf, Looking Out to Sea, Watercolor on Paper
    Looking Out to Sea
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 in. x 21.75 in.x  Framed 25 in. x 31 in.
    Rafael Osona Auction ·
    Result not publishedView at Rafael Osona Auction ↗
  22. John Whorf, Reclining Figure, watercolor and pencil on paper
    Reclining Figure
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 1/4 x 21 3/8in (31.1 x 54.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    $3,570≈ £2,678≈ €3,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  23. John Whorf, A Light on the Sea, watercolor and pencil on paper
    A Light on the Sea
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 1/4 x 22 1/2in (38.7 x 57.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    $7,013≈ £5,261≈ €5,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. John Whorf, Summer Morning, Times Square, watercolor on paper
    Summer Morning, Times Square
    Watercolor · Paper
    22¼ h x 18¾ w in (57 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 746
    $20,000≈ £15,668≈ €17,175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. John Whorf, Nude by the Crashing Waves, watercolor on paper
    Nude by the Crashing Waves
    Watercolor · Paper
    17¼ h x 22⅝ w in (44 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 769
    $2,000≈ £1,567≈ €1,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. John Whorf, Evening Masts, watercolor on paper
    Evening Masts
    Watercolor · Paper
    11⅛ h x 14¾ w in (28 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 772
    $1,375≈ £1,077≈ €1,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. John Whorf, John Whorf Am. 1903-1959 "Path of the Moon", Watercolor on very thick paper
    John Whorf Am. 1903-1959 "Path of the Moon"
    Watercolor · Paper
    21 3/8 x 29 3/8 in
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 21
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  28. John Whorf, Backyards, circa 1937, watercolor and charcoal on paper
    Backyards, circa 1937
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 5/8 x 22 1/8in (39.7 x 56.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $1,913≈ £1,474≈ €1,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. John Whorf, Marsh at Sunrise, Watercolor
    Marsh at Sunrise
    Watercolor
    14 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 261
    $3,217≈ £2,551≈ €2,846Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  30. California Coast, 1924
    Watercolor · Paper
    13-3/8 x 20 in. (sight)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1154
    $750≈ £613≈ €683HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  31. Tropical Landscape, 1925
    Watercolor · Paper
    14-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1287
    $2,800≈ £2,163≈ €2,553HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  32. John Whorf, Rescue at Sea; Spring landscape with houses (double-sided), watercolor and graphite on paper
    Rescue at Sea; Spring landscape with houses (double-sided)
    Watercolor · Paper
    sheet 15 1/4 x 22in
    Bonhams · · Lot 132
    $5,075≈ £4,166≈ €4,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Blizzard, Park Street
    Watercolor
    15.5 x 22 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 1
    $8,820≈ £6,830≈ €7,910$7,000 + $1,820 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  34. Mallards
    Watercolor · Paper
    14-3/4 x 21 in. (sight)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1210
    $1,300≈ £988≈ €1,117HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  35. John Whorf, Rainy Day Street Scene 1928, Watercolor
    Rainy Day Street Scene 1928
    Watercolor
    Sight - 14.75" high x 21.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 23
    $2,400≈ £1,711≈ €1,948HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  36. Gypsy Camp
    Watercolor · Paper
    10 x 13-1/4 in.(sight)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1366
    $850≈ £645≈ €729HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  37. Laurentian Farm, Quebec
    Watercolor · Paper
    15-1/4 x 22-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1340
    $400≈ £303≈ €343HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  38. John Whorf, Reeling in the Big One, Watercolor
    Reeling in the Big One
    Watercolor
    Sight: 30" x 22". Overall: 40-1/2" x 32-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1185
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–9,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  39. John Whorf, Mallards Rising, Watercolor on paper
    Mallards Rising
    Watercolor · Paper
    14-3/4" x 21". Overall: 22-1/2" x 29-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1545
    $2,420≈ £1,880≈ €2,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  40. John Whorf, The Red Barn, Watercolor and gouache on paper
    The Red Barn
    Watercolor · Paper
    12-1/2" x 18-1/2". Overall: 23" x 29"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1537
    $1,089≈ £846≈ €930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  41. John Whorf, Three-Masted Schooner Off Provincetown, Watercolor
    Three-Masted Schooner Off Provincetown
    Watercolor
    14" x 21". Overall: 22" x 28-3/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1174
    $4,235≈ £3,291≈ €3,617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–5,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  42. John Whorf, Birches in Winter, White River Junction, Vt, Watercolor
    Birches in Winter, White River Junction, Vt
    Watercolor
    Sight 21-1/2" x 29-1/2". Overall 31-1/2" x 40"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1111
    $6,050≈ £4,815≈ €5,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  43. John Whorf, Winter Landscape with Houses and Barns, Watercolor on paper
    Winter Landscape with Houses and Barns
    Watercolor · Paper
    15" x 21". Overall: 23" x 28-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1075
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  44. John Whorf, Reclining Nude, Watercolor
    Reclining Nude
    Watercolor
    14-1/2" x 21". Overall: 23-1/4" x 29-1/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1131
    $1,066≈ £735≈ €975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  45. John Whorf, Morning Hunt, 1937, watercolor on paper
    Morning Hunt, 1937
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.75 x 21 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 203
    $8,775≈ £5,165≈ €6,529Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  46. John Whorf, Northern River 1937, Watercolor scene shows a dark river bending with rock and evergreen lined bank
    Northern River 1937
    Watercolor
    Sight: 15" x 21-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1032
    $3,220≈ £2,042≈ €2,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  47. John Whorf, The Artist'S Home, Watercolor
    The Artist'S Home
    Watercolor
    15 in. x 21 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  48. John Whorf, Young Nobleman, Watercolor
    Young Nobleman
    Watercolor
    26 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1489
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  49. John Whorf, The Artist'S Home, Watercolor
    The Artist'S Home
    Watercolor
    15 in. x 21 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1459
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  50. John Whorf, Pole Star, watercolor on board
    Pole Star
    Watercolor · Board
    15 3/4 x 22 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $3,904≈ £2,711≈ €3,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗

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