John William Waterhouse Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1849–1917

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for John William Waterhouse paintings between 2018 and 2026, and 3 of them sold (100%). The median price realised is $27.8kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $16.6kSign up free to see–$123kSign up free to see. MIRANDA holds the top price on file: $218kSign up free to see at Lyon & Turnbull (July 2026). Sales were recorded mainly at Lyon & Turnbull (1), Dreweatts (1) and Gorringe's (1).

£164,000≈ $218,218≈ €191,436Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMIRANDALyon & Turnbull3auction results2018–2026years recorded100%sold$27.8kSign up free to seemedian price

John William Waterhouse paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
3 2018–2026
Price range
$5.4k–$218kSign up free to see
Median price
$27.8kSign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$218kSign up free to see Jul 2026, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$218kSign up free to see 2026, Lyon & Turnbull

Recent sales: MIRANDA · A portrait of a young girl · Untitled

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John William Waterhouse paintings: key figures

Auction results
3
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2018–2026
Median price
$27.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$218kSign up free to see MIRANDA, Lyon & Turnbull, Jul 2026

Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (1), Dreweatts (1), Gorringe's (1)

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  1. MIRANDA by John William Waterhouse, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2026
    MIRANDA
    Oil · Canvas
    76cm x 101.5cm (30in x 40in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 6
    £164,000≈ $218,218≈ €191,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. A portrait of a young girl by John William Waterhouse, Oil on canvas, sold Feb 2024
    A portrait of a young girl
    Oil · Canvas
    51.5 x 41.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 232
    £22,000≈ $27,775≈ €25,696HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. Untitled by John William Waterhouse, oil, sold Dec 2018
    Untitled
    Oil
    Gorringe's · · Lot 422
    £4,200≈ $5,381≈ €4,716HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗

Questions about John William Waterhouse paintings

How much is a John William Waterhouse painting worth?

John William Waterhouse paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $5,381 and $218,218, with a median of $27,775 across 3 priced sales. 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 William Waterhouse painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $218,218 for “MIRANDA”, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in July 2026.

How much do John William Waterhouse paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2018–2026) the median is $27,775.

Where are John William Waterhouse paintings sold?

Most of the 3 recorded results come from Lyon & Turnbull (1), Dreweatts (1), Gorringe's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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