Joseph Stella Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1877–1946

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Joseph Stella watercolors between 2003 and 2020, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,416 to $20,075, with a median of $5,605 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $20,075 for “Flowering Tropical Cactus” at Bonhams in 2020.

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All watercolors results

1. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor · Paper

   H 3.5" W 4" MAN IN TURBAN

   DuMouchelles · Sep 18, 2022 · Lot 1076
   Result not publishedEst. $700–900View at DuMouchelles ↗
2. 
   Flowering Tropical Cactus, circa 1938

   Watercolor · Paper

   24 3/4 x 18 1/2in (62.9 x 47cm)

   Bonhams · Jul 29, 2020 · Lot 59
   $20,075≈ £15,476≈ €17,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   American Industry, circa 1920

   Watercolor · Paper

   4 3/4 x 2 5/8in

   Bonhams · May 23, 2018 · Lot 14
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   untitled (Luncheon by the Sea)

   Watercolor · Paper

   9½ h x 7¾ w in (24 x 20 cm)

   Wright · May 16, 2004 · Lot 106
   $1,416≈ £800≈ €1,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
5. 
   untitled (View Through the Valley)

   Watercolor · Paper

   13 h x 19 w in (33 x 48 cm)

   Wright · Nov 9, 2003 · Lot 123
   $5,605≈ £3,351≈ €4,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗

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