Reuben Chappell Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1870–1940

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Of the 8 lots by Reuben Chappell (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2026, 6 found a buyer (75%). The median price realised is $723Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $575Sign up free to see–$1kSign up free to see. "S.S.Coaster of Newcastle", a ship portrait holds the top price on file: $1.9kSign up free to see at Bonhams (July 2008). Sales were recorded mainly at John Nicholson's (2), Gorringe's (2) and Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (2).

£960≈ $1,914≈ €1,210Sign uprecord price · incl. premium"S.S.Coaster of Newcastle", a ship portraitBonhams8auction results2008–2026years recorded75%sold$723Sign up free to seemedian price

Reuben Chappell watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2008–2026
Price range
$530–$1.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$723Sign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$547Sign up free to see Feb 2026, John Nicholson's
Record sale
$1.9kSign up free to see 2008, Bonhams

Recent sales: Sunshine' in rough seas and off a coast pair o… · Tweed of Faversham · Untitled

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Reuben Chappell watercolors: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$723Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: John Nicholson's (2), Gorringe's (2), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (2)

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  1. Sunshine' in rough seas and off a coast pair of gouaches on paper, one signed with initials 34 x 52cm (2) by Reuben Chappell, watercolor, sold Feb 2026
    £400≈ $547≈ €460HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at John Nicholson's ↗
  2. Doris of Bideford, Captain E by Reuben Chappell, watercolor, offered Jul 2024
    Doris of Bideford, Captain E
    Watercolor
    37 x 51cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 46A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–400View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  3. Doris of Bideford, Captain E by Reuben Chappell, watercolor, offered Jun 2023
    Doris of Bideford, Captain E
    Watercolor
    37 x 51cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  4. Tweed of Faversham by Reuben Chappell, Watercolour and Bodycolour, sold Aug 2020
    Tweed of Faversham
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 200
    £600≈ $787≈ €668HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at John Nicholson's ↗
  5. Untitled by Reuben Chappell, watercolour and gouache, sold Jun 2018
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 496
    £400≈ $530≈ €454HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Gorringe's ↗
  6. `Sunbeam of Runcorn, Capt by Reuben Chappell, watercolour and gouache, sold Feb 2013
    `Sunbeam of Runcorn, Capt
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1170
    £420≈ $660≈ €487HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  7. 'Jane Knox of Goole, Capt.W.Farmery', a ship portrait by Reuben Chappell, watercolour and gouache, sold Jul 2008
    'Jane Knox of Goole, Capt.W.Farmery', a ship portrait
    Watercolor
    36 x 54cm (14 3/16 x 21 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 247
    £552≈ $1,101≈ €696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. "S.S.Coaster of Newcastle", a ship portrait by Reuben Chappell, watercolour and gouache, sold Jul 2008
    "S.S.Coaster of Newcastle", a ship portrait
    Watercolor
    32.5 x 53.5cm (12 13/16 x 21 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 246
    £960≈ $1,914≈ €1,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Reuben Chappell watercolors

How much is a Reuben Chappell watercolor worth?

Reuben Chappell watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $530 and $1,914, with a median of $723; half of the 6 priced sales were between $575 and $1,022. 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 Reuben Chappell watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,914 for “"S.S.Coaster of Newcastle", a ship portrait”, sold at Bonhams in July 2008.

How much do Reuben Chappell watercolors sell for?

Over the whole record (2008–2026) the median is $723.

How often do Reuben Chappell watercolors sell at auction?

75% of the 8 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Reuben Chappell watercolors sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from John Nicholson's (2), Gorringe's (2), Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Reuben Chappell watercolor?

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