Richard Doyle Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1824–1883

Richard Doyle watercolors have appeared at auction 4 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 3 sold, a sell-through rate of 75%. The median price realised is $2.6kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.7kSign up free to see–$2.8kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $3kSign up free to see for TAM O'SHANTER, THE CHASE OF THE CHALICE at Whyte's in February 2008. Sales were recorded mainly at Morgan O'Driscoll (1), Chiswick Auctions (1) and Lawrences Auctioneers (1).

€2,000≈ $2,963≈ £1,507Sign uprecord priceTAM O'SHANTER, THE CHASE OF THE CHALICEWhyte's4auction results2008–2026years recorded75%sold$2.6kSign up free to seemedian price

Richard Doyle watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
4 2008–2026
Price range
$751–$3kSign up free to see
Median price
$2.6kSign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$2.6kSign up free to see Oct 2026, Lawrences Auctioneers
Record sale
$3kSign up free to see 2008, Whyte's

Recent sales: 'Elves Playing Leapfrog Over Mushrooms' · Illustrations for a Childrens Book · TAM O'SHANTER, THE CHASE OF THE CHALICE

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Richard Doyle watercolors: key figures

Auction results
4
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$2.6kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Morgan O'Driscoll (1), Chiswick Auctions (1), Lawrences Auctioneers (1)

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  1. 'Elves Playing Leapfrog Over Mushrooms' by Richard Doyle, pencil & watercolour, sold Oct 2026
    'Elves Playing Leapfrog Over Mushrooms'
    Watercolor
    12cm x 35cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 421
    £2,000≈ $2,649≈ €2,368HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  2. Untitled by Richard Doyle, watercolour, offered Apr 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    34 x 23.2 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 129
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  3. Illustrations for a Childrens Book by Richard Doyle, set of 3 watercolours on paper -framed as one (each 9 x 12.6cm), sold Sep 2023
    Illustrations for a Childrens Book
    Watercolor · Paper
    34 x 12cm (13.6 x 4.9in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 111
  4. TAM O'SHANTER, THE CHASE OF THE CHALICE
    Watercolor
    22 by 44cm., 8.5 by 17.2 5in.
    Whyte's · · Lot 113
    €2,000≈ $2,963≈ £1,507HammerSign up free to seeView at Whyte's ↗

Questions about Richard Doyle watercolors

How much is a Richard Doyle watercolor worth?

Richard Doyle watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $751 and $2,963, with a median of $2,649 across 3 priced sales. 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 Richard Doyle watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,963 for “TAM O'SHANTER, THE CHASE OF THE CHALICE”, sold at Whyte's in February 2008.

How much do Richard Doyle watercolors sell for?

Over the whole record (2008–2026) the median is $2,649.

Where are Richard Doyle watercolors sold?

Most of the 4 recorded results come from Morgan O'Driscoll (1), Chiswick Auctions (1), Lawrences Auctioneers (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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