Martin Johnson Heade Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1819–1904

Of the 14 lots by Martin Johnson Heade (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 10 found a buyer (71%). The median price realised is $160kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales; the middle half sold for $125kSign up free to see–$197kSign up free to see. Florida Pastoral holds the top price on file: $359kSign up free to see at James D. Julia (February 2017). The houses with the most results are Bonhams (9), Brunk Auctions (2) and James D. Julia (2).

Record: Florida Pastoral — $359,000Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Two Roses, circa 1865-75

   Oil · Board

   9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (23.8 x 18.1 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 23, 2026 · Lot 51
   $17,920≈ £13,267≈ €15,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Becalmed, Long Island Sound, 1876

   Oil · Canvas

   14 x 29 in. (35.6 x 73.7 cm.)

   Bonhams · Jan 27, 2026 · Lot 9
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   UntitledIn the manner of the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   H 9.75" W 16"

   DuMouchelles · Dec 13, 2024 · Lot 1235
   $600≈ £474≈ €570HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
4. 
   UntitledIn the manner of the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   H 9.75" W 16"

   DuMouchelles · Oct 10, 2024 · Lot 1032
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–3,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
5. 
   UntitledAttributed to the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   11 x 8 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Feb 11, 2024 · Lot 37
   $819≈ £649≈ €760$650 + $169 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
6. 
   Coastal Scene, circa 1867

   Oil · Canvas

   15 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (39.4 x 62.2 cm.)

   Bonhams · Nov 7, 2023 · Lot 53
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–250,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Two Roses in a Metal Vase, 1885

   Oil · Canvas

   18 x 10 1/8 in. (45.7 x 25.7 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 25, 2023 · Lot 75
   $40,960≈ £33,115≈ €38,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Apple Blossoms in a Nautilus Shell Vase, circa 1870-75

   Oil · Canvas

   21 x 17 in. (53.3 x 43.2 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 25, 2023 · Lot 72
   $140,200≈ £113,348≈ €130,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Twilight in the Tropics, 1876

   Oil · Paper

   6-3/4 x 13-7/8 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2023 · Lot 1039
   $180,000≈ £147,312≈ €167,520HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
10. 
    Sun Gems –

    Oil · Canvas

    12 inches x 10 inches

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Nov 27, 2018 · Lot 27
    $131,250≈ £102,828≈ €115,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
11. 
    Sunset Marsh, Sinking Sun, 1868

    Oil · Canvas

    8 x 16 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1640
    $200,000≈ £155,739≈ €176,274HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
12. 
    Florida Pastoral

    Oil · Canvas

    10" x 20". Overall: 24-1/2" x 34-1/2"

    James D. Julia · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 1125
    $359,000≈ £285,692≈ €335,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at James D. Julia ↗
13. 
    Seascape at Sunset, 1860

    Oil · Canvas

    10 1/4 x 20 1/4in

    Bonhams · Nov 22, 2016 · Lot 20
    $271,500≈ £218,441≈ €255,722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Autumn in the Marsh, circa 1866-76

    Oil · Canvas

    13 x 26in

    Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 44
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Roman Newsboys Ii, 1849

    Oil · Canvas

    29-1/4" x 24-1/2”. Overall: 35-1/2" x 31"

    James D. Julia · Feb 3, 2016 · Lot 1081
    $189,600≈ £130,641≈ €173,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–400,000View at James D. Julia ↗
16. 
    Cattle in a Landscape

    Oil · Canvas

    21 x 17in

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2014 · Lot 88
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Orange Blossoms in a Glass

    Oil · Panel

    15 x 9in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2006 · Lot 15
    $122,750≈ £63,140≈ €93,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗

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