Norman Wilkinson Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1878–1971

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Norman Wilkinson watercolors have appeared at auction 23 times in ArtSell’s records between 2010 and 2026; 17 sold, a sell-through rate of 74%. Across 17 sales with a published price, the typical result was $161Sign up free to see to $463Sign up free to see (median $312Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $2.1kSign up free to see for The White CliffsWatercolourSigned (lower right)35 x 52cm (13¾ x 20¼ in.)Exhibited: James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd, Britain in Watercolours, 1954 at Dreweatts in March 2022. Sales were recorded mainly at Gorringe's (6), John Nicholson's (3) and Bonhams (2).

Norman Wilkinson watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
23 2010–2026
Price range
$38–$2.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$312Sign up free to see 17 sold
Most recent sale
$105Sign up free to see Nov 2025, Richard Winterton Auctioneers
Record sale
$2.1kSign up free to see 2022, Dreweatts

Recent sales: The visitor · Ship of the Line' -Watercolour -24 x 64cm · Seascape with distant yacht

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Norman Wilkinson watercolors: key figures

Auction results
23
Sold rate
74%
Active at auction
2010–2026
Median price
$312Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (6), John Nicholson's (3), Bonhams (2)

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  1. A White Star steamship in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour heightened with white, offered Oct 2026
    A White Star steamship in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand
    Watercolor
    30.5 x 48cm (12 x 18 7/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  2. The visitor by Norman Wilkinson, 1917, watercolour on paper, sold Nov 2025
    The visitor, 1917
    Watercolor · Paper
    26cm x 38cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 981
    £80≈ $105≈ €91HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  3. Ship of the Line' -Watercolour -24 x 64cm by Norman Wilkinson, 1917, Watercolour -24 x, sold Jun 2025
    Ship of the Line' -Watercolour -24 x 64cm, 1917
    Watercolor
    24 x 64cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 387
    £100≈ $136≈ €117HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  4. Seascape with distant yacht by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour, sold May 2025
    Seascape with distant yacht
    Watercolor
    32cm x 50.5cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 45
    £120≈ $161≈ €142HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at John Nicholson's ↗
  5. Seascape with distant yacht by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour, offered Apr 2025
    Seascape with distant yacht
    Watercolor
    32cm x 50.5cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at John Nicholson's ↗
  6. From train near Christchurch' watercolour by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour, sold Apr 2025
    From train near Christchurch' watercolour
    Watercolor
    13cm x 19cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 90
    £35≈ $47≈ €41HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–60View at John Nicholson's ↗
  7. Untitled by Norman Wilkinson, watercolor, sold Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    24.5 x 34.5cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 197
    £260≈ $338≈ €312HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  8. Untitled by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour, sold Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    24.5 x 34.5cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 196
    £240≈ $312≈ €288HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  9. Two Lakes by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour, sold Jul 2023
    Two Lakes
    Watercolor
    35 x 53cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 662
    £30≈ $38≈ €35HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–80View at Gorringe's ↗
  10. Dover by Norman Wilkinson, Watercolour on paper, sold Dec 2022
    Dover
    Watercolor · Paper
    33 x 51cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 359
    £1,400≈ $1,722≈ €1,633HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Gorringe's ↗
  11. The White CliffsWatercolourSigned (lower right)35 x 52cm (13¾ x 20¼ in.)Exhibited: James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd, Britain in Watercolours, 1954 by Norman Wilkinson, watercolor, sold Mar 2022
    £1,600≈ $2,094≈ €1,905HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Dreweatts ↗
  12. Fleurus Airship French Army 1912 by Norman Wilkinson, ink and watercolour, sold Feb 2022
    Fleurus Airship French Army 1912
    Watercolor
    27 x 38cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1630
    £200≈ $268≈ €239HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Gorringe's ↗
  13. Pitstone Cement plant, Buckinghamshire by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour, sold Jun 2021
    Pitstone Cement plant, Buckinghamshire
    Watercolor
    34 x 52 cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1617
    £130≈ $181≈ €152HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
  14. Untitled by Norman Wilkinson, pencil and watercolour, offered Jul 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    39 x 31 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–250View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  15. Untitled by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour and pencil, offered Jul 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    39 x 31 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £250–350View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  16. Untitled by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour and body colour 13 x 18cm, sold Jun 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 58
    £280≈ $358≈ €315HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  17. Venetian fishing boats leaving port Watercolour Signed, lower right 35 x 50cm (13 3/4 x 19 1/2in) Exhibited: J by Norman Wilkinson, Watercolour, offered Aug 2017
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  18. Tall Ship on Open Seas by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour with touches of gouache, sold Jun 2017
    Tall Ship on Open Seas
    Watercolor
    30cm x 48.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 35
    £130≈ $166≈ €148HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  19. Untitled by Norman Wilkinson, Watercolour, sold Jun 2017
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    34 x 54cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 185
  20. Untitled by Norman Wilkinson, Watercolour, offered Dec 2016
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    34 x 54cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 222
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  21. Breakwater by Norman Wilkinson, watercolour, sold Apr 2015
    Breakwater
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1311
    £300≈ $463≈ €413HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  22. The Seven Sisters by Norman Wilkinson, watercolor, sold Apr 2015
    The Seven Sisters
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1307
    £1,200≈ $1,852≈ €1,651HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Gorringe's ↗
  23. Hull Docks by Norman Wilkinson, pencil and watercolour, squared for transfer, sold Oct 2010
    Hull Docks
    Watercolor
    12.7 x 18cm (5 x 7 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 201
    £312≈ $495≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Norman Wilkinson watercolors

How much is a Norman Wilkinson watercolor worth?

Norman Wilkinson watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $38 and $2,094, with a median of $312; half of the 17 priced sales were between $161 and $463. 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 Norman Wilkinson watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,094 for “The White CliffsWatercolourSigned (lower right)35 x 52cm (13¾ x 20¼ in.)Exhibited: James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd, Britain in Watercolours, 1954”, sold at Dreweatts in March 2022.

How much do Norman Wilkinson watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $214 across 10 sales. Over the whole record (2010–2026) the median is $312.

How often do Norman Wilkinson watercolors sell at auction?

74% of the 23 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Norman Wilkinson watercolors sold?

Most of the 23 recorded results come from Gorringe's (6), John Nicholson's (3), Bonhams (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Norman Wilkinson watercolor?

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