Joseph Galea Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1904–1985

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ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for Joseph Galea works on paper between 2011 and 2026, and 12 of them sold (60%). Across 12 sales with a published price, the typical result was $64Sign up free to see to $102Sign up free to see (median $87Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Boats off Malta, sold at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in June 2020 for $198Sign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at John Nicholson's (9), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (5) and Gorringe's (3).

£160≈ $198≈ €177Sign uprecord priceBoats off MaltaKeys Fine Art Auctioneers20auction results2011–2026years recorded60%sold$87Sign up free to seemedian price

Joseph Galea works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
20 2011–2026
Price range
$24–$198Sign up free to see
Median price
$87Sign up free to see 12 sold
Most recent sale
$53Sign up free to see Oct 2026, John Nicholson's
Record sale
$198Sign up free to see 2020, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers

Recent sales: Grand Harbour Malta 1956' watercolour signed a… · Gozo Boat 1956' watercolour signed and inscrib… · Valletta scenes

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Joseph Galea works on paper: key figures

Auction results
20
Sold rate
60%
Active at auction
2011–2026
Median price
$87Sign up free to see
Record price
$198Sign up free to see Boats off Malta, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Jun 2020

Top auction houses: John Nicholson's (9), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (5), Gorringe's (3)

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  1. Gozo Boat 1956' watercolour signed and inscribed 17.5 x 27.5cm by Joseph Galea, watercolour, sold Oct 2026
    Gozo Boat 1956' watercolour signed and inscribed 17.5 x 27.5cm
    Watercolor
    17.5 x 27.5cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 56
    £50≈ $66≈ €59HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at John Nicholson's ↗
  2. Grand Harbour Malta 1956' watercolour signed and inscribed 17.5 x 27.5cm by Joseph Galea, watercolour, sold Oct 2026
    Grand Harbour Malta 1956' watercolour signed and inscribed 17.5 x 27.5cm
    Watercolor
    17.5 x 27.5cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 55
    £40≈ $53≈ €47HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at John Nicholson's ↗
  3. Pieta Church Malta watercolour by Joseph Galea, watercolour, offered Jul 2026
    Pieta Church Malta watercolour
    Watercolor
    19 x 29cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 822
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50–100View at John Nicholson's ↗
  4. Valletta scenes by Joseph Galea, watercolor, sold Apr 2026
    Valletta scenes
    Watercolor
    11 x 25cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 719
    £70≈ $94≈ €80HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–80View at Gorringe's ↗
  5. Pieta Church Malta watercolour by Joseph Galea, watercolour, offered Feb 2026
    Pieta Church Malta watercolour
    Watercolor
    19 x 29cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at John Nicholson's ↗
  6. Pieta Church Malta watercolour by Joseph Galea, watercolour, offered Nov 2025
    Pieta Church Malta watercolour
    Watercolor
    19 x 29cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 238
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at John Nicholson's ↗
  7. Pieta Church Malta watercolour by Joseph Galea, watercolour, offered Oct 2025
    Pieta Church Malta watercolour
    Watercolor
    19 x 29cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 330
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at John Nicholson's ↗
  8. Custom House, Valetta, Malta by Joseph Galea, 1958, watercolour, sold Feb 2023
    Custom House, Valetta, Malta, 1958
    Watercolor
    24 x 40cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 692
    £80≈ $96≈ €91HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–80View at Gorringe's ↗
  9. The Grand harbour by Joseph Galea, 1966, watercolour, sold Feb 2023
    The Grand harbour, 1966
    Watercolor
    15x20cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 45
    £20≈ $24≈ €23HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20–30View at John Nicholson's ↗
  10. Custom House, Valetta, Malta by Joseph Galea, 1958, watercolour, sold Feb 2023
    Custom House, Valetta, Malta, 1958
    Watercolor
    24 x 40cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 619
    £55≈ $67≈ €62HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Gorringe's ↗
  11. St. Elmo by Joseph Galea, watercolour, offered Nov 2022
    St. Elmo
    Watercolor
    16.5x26.5cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50–80View at John Nicholson's ↗
  12. Maltese, two scenes from Malta, the first a street view of a church with figures in the foreground, 7" x 11 by Joseph Galea, watercolour, sold Dec 2020
    £70≈ $93≈ €77HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at John Nicholson's ↗
  13. Boats off Malta by Joseph Galea, watercolour, sold Jun 2020
    Boats off Malta
    Watercolor
    23 x 32cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 133
  14. Views of Malta two watercolours, both signed lower right 11 x 16cms and 18 x 12cms, both unframed (2) by Joseph Galea, watercolor, offered Feb 2019
    Views of Malta two watercolours, both signed lower right 11 x 16cms and 18 x 12cms, both unframed (2)
    Watercolor
    11 x 16cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £40–50View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  15. signed, Watercolour, Maltese view, inscribed by Joseph Galea, Watercolour, Maltese view, inscribed "Customs House - Grand Harbour, offered Feb 2017
    signed, Watercolour, Maltese view, inscribed
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 1735
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £40–60View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  16. Malta, harbour scene, watercolour, signed and dated 1980 lower right, by Joseph Galea, 1980, watercolour, sold Aug 2016
    Malta, harbour scene, watercolour, signed and dated 1980 lower right,, 1980
    Watercolor
    23.5cm x 58.5cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 991
    £45≈ $58≈ €52HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–50View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  17. Malta, harbour scene, watercolour, signed and dated 1980 lower right, by Joseph Galea, 1980, watercolour, sold Jun 2016
    Malta, harbour scene, watercolour, signed and dated 1980 lower right,, 1980
    Watercolor
    23.5cm x 58.5cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 934
    £60≈ $81≈ €73HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  18. Malta from Sea; Sliema Harbour and Grand Harbour group of three watercolours, all signed and dated 5 x 7 ins (3) by Joseph Galea, watercolor, sold Jun 2016
    £85≈ $120≈ €107HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  19. Malta from Sea; Sliema Harbour and Grand Harbour group of three watercolours, all signed and dated 5 x 7 ins (3) by Joseph Galea, watercolor, offered May 2016
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  20. 'Malta 1969' by Joseph Galea, watercolor, sold Jan 2011
    'Malta 1969'
    Watercolor
    25 x 39cm (9 13/16 x 15 3/8in),
    Bonhams · · Lot 364
    £96≈ $149≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Joseph Galea works on paper

How much is a Joseph Galea works on paper worth?

Joseph Galea works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $24 and $198, with a median of $87; half of the 12 priced sales were between $64 and $102. 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 Joseph Galea works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $198 for “Boats off Malta”, sold at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in June 2020.

How much do Joseph Galea works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $66 across 6 sales. Over the whole record (2011–2026) the median is $87.

How often do Joseph Galea works on paper sell at auction?

60% of the 20 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Joseph Galea works on paper sold?

Most of the 20 recorded results come from John Nicholson's (9), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (5), Gorringe's (3). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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