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John Whorf Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1903–1959

John Whorf watercolors have appeared at auction 77 times in ArtSell’s records between 2003 and 2026; 61 sold, a sell-through rate of 79%. Half of the priced sales fell between $2kSign up free to see and $5.7kSign up free to see, with a median of $3.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Summer Morning, Times Square, sold at Rago Auctions in September 2020 for $20kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Bonhams (32), James D. Julia (14) and Barridoff Auctions (9).

$20,000≈ £15,668≈ €17,175Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSummer Morning, Times SquareRago Auctions77auction results2003–2026years recorded79%sold$3.5kSign up free to seemedian price

John Whorf watercolors: key figures

Auction results
77
Sold rate
79%
Active at auction
2003–2026
Median price
$3.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$20kSign up free to see Summer Morning, Times Square, Rago Auctions, Sep 2020

Top auction houses: Bonhams (32), James D. Julia (14), Barridoff Auctions (9)

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  1. Young Nobleman by John Whorf, Watercolor, offered Sep 2010
    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 ↗
  2. The Artist'S Home by John Whorf, Watercolor, offered Jun 2010
    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 ↗
  3. Pole Star by John Whorf, watercolor on board, sold May 2010
    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 ↗
  4. Bringing in a day's catch by John Whorf, watercolor on board, sold May 2010
    Bringing in a day's catch
    Watercolor · Board
    22 1/4 x 28 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    $5,795≈ £4,024≈ €4,708Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Young Nobleman by John Whorf, Watercolor, offered Apr 2010
    Young Nobleman
    Watercolor
    26 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1427
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  6. Two cabins in a canyon by John Whorf, watercolor over pencil on watercolorboard, offered Dec 2009
    Two cabins in a canyon
    Watercolor · Board
    19 1/2 x 26 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. The Green Door by John Whorf, Watercolor scene shows blue shadows reflecting on a white stucco house having a green door and brick chimney, offered Feb 2009
    The Green Door
    Watercolor
    Sight: 14" x 19"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 465
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–7,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  8. Winter Stream by John Whorf, Watercolor winter scene shows a winding stream through snow covered banks, sold Feb 2009
    Winter Stream
    Watercolor
    Sight: 14-1/2" x 20”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 464
    $2,300≈ £1,565≈ €1,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  9. Fly Fisherman in a Mountain Stream by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold Dec 2008
    Fly Fisherman in a Mountain Stream
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 3/4 x 16in
    Bonhams · · Lot 175
    $4,800≈ £3,250≈ €3,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. West Falmouth, Mass Docks by John Whorf, Watercolor scene shows three colorful rowboats tied to dock with houses beyond, sold Aug 2008
    West Falmouth, Mass Docks
    Watercolor
    (sight) 9-3/4"h x 14-3/4"w
    James D. Julia · · Lot 3163
    $3,450≈ £1,879≈ €2,336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  11. Two Women at Waters Edge by John Whorf, Fine watercolor scene shows two women at edge of water looking out on several dories and boats in a moonlit sky, sold Aug 2007
    Two Women at Waters Edge
    Watercolor
    14-1/4” x 20-3/4”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 112
    $17,250≈ £8,571≈ €12,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  12. Quarryworkers by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2007
    Quarryworkers
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 1/2 x 23in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2063
    $5,700≈ £2,888≈ €4,237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Seascape by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2007
    Seascape
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 3/4 x 22in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2062
    $5,700≈ £2,888≈ €4,237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Winter View of a Farm House by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold Nov 2006
    Winter View of a Farm House
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 1/2 x 21 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 67
    $10,755≈ £5,532≈ €8,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. View Out the Window into the Harbor by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold Nov 2006
    View Out the Window into the Harbor
    Watercolor · Paper
    21 1/2 x 15 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 66
    $10,755≈ £5,532≈ €8,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Path of the Moon a Sailing Party aboard the Island Girl, Provincetown Harbor by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold Nov 2006
    Path of the Moon a Sailing Party aboard the Island Girl, Provincetown Harbor
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/4 x 30in
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    $9,560≈ £4,917≈ €7,272Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Winter Morning (No. 9) by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold Aug 2006
    Winter Morning (No. 9)
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 x 28in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1044
    $3,286≈ £1,724≈ €2,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Nudes Wading in the Surf by John Whorf, 1952, watercolor and gouache on paper on board, sold Aug 2006
    Nudes Wading in the Surf, 1952
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/2 x 30 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1043
    $9,560≈ £5,014≈ €7,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Sous Bois by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2006
    Sous Bois
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 1/2 x 10 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1054
    $1,315≈ £698≈ €1,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Lulaby by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2006
    Lulaby
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 x 21 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1053
    $4,780≈ £2,540≈ €3,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. California Scene by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2006
    California Scene
    Watercolor · Paper
    13 3/4 x 20in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1052
    $2,151≈ £1,143≈ €1,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Song of the Road by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2006
    Song of the Road
    Watercolor · Paper
    13 x 20in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1051
    $9,560≈ £5,080≈ €7,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Quarryworkers by John Whorf, watercolor and pencil on paper, sold May 2006
    Quarryworkers
    Watercolor · Paper
    16 1/4 x 22 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1050
    $5,378≈ £2,857≈ €4,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. April and Red House Student: two by John Whorf, both watercolor on paper, sold May 2006
    April and Red House Student: two
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 1/4 x 21 3/4in; sight 15 1/4 x 18 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1049
    $6,573≈ £3,492≈ €5,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. In the Alps by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2006
    In the Alps
    Watercolor · Paper
    16 1/2 x 23 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1048
    $3,286≈ £1,746≈ €2,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Rainy Night and Farm Scene: a double sided work by John Whorf, watercolor on paper, sold May 2006
    Rainy Night and Farm Scene: a double sided work
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 x 21in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1047
    $4,183≈ £2,222≈ €3,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Tropical Fish in an Underwater Scene by John Whorf, watercolor on board, sold May 2006
    Tropical Fish in an Underwater Scene
    Watercolor · Board
    25 x 21 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1046
    $6,573≈ £3,492≈ €5,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. The Fisherman in the Squall by John Whorf, watercolor on paper and an unfinished watercolor of a woman lying on a bed on verso, sold May 2006
    The Fisherman in the Squall
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 x 21 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1045
    $4,183≈ £2,222≈ €3,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Summer Landscape by John Whorf, Watercolor scene shows meadow lined with tall trees, sold Aug 2005
    Summer Landscape
    Watercolor
    10” x 14”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 246
    $1,380≈ £769≈ €1,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,250–2,750View at James D. Julia ↗
  30. Summer Landscape by John Whorf, Watercolor landscape scene shows tree border surrounding farm fields with trees in distance. Nice pastel colors, offered Aug 2003
    Summer Landscape
    Watercolor
    10” x 14”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1677
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,750–2,250View at James D. Julia ↗

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