Samuel Austin Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1796–1834

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Of the 9 lots by Samuel Austin (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2026, 8 found a buyer (89%). Across 8 sales with a published price, the typical result was $165Sign up free to see to $632Sign up free to see (median $198Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $2.4kSign up free to see for Lynmouth, Devon with boats and figures by cottages Watercolour 49 x 67cm; 19¼ x 26¼in at Woolley & Wallis in March 2018. Sales were recorded mainly at Chorley's (2), Bonhams (2) and John Nicholson's (2).

£1,700≈ $2,358≈ €1,899Sign uprecord priceLynmouth, Devon with boats and figures by cottages Watercolour 49 x 67cm; 19¼ x 26¼inWoolley & Wallis9auction results2008–2026years recorded89%sold$198Sign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results
9 2008–2026
Price range
$58–$2.4kSign up free to see
Median price
$198Sign up free to see 8 sold
Most recent sale
$189Sign up free to see Apr 2026, Chorley's
Record sale
$2.4kSign up free to see 2018, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: Children by a Riverbank · Coastal view of a castle on a cliff top · Cattle Watering

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Samuel Austin watercolors: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$198Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Chorley's (2), Bonhams (2), John Nicholson's (2)

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  1. Children by a Riverbank by Samuel Austin, watercolour, sold Apr 2026
    Children by a Riverbank
    Watercolor
    18cm x 28cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 567
    £140≈ $189≈ €161HammerSign up free to seeView at Chorley's ↗
  2. Coastal view of a castle on a cliff top by Samuel Austin, watercolour, sold Aug 2025
    Coastal view of a castle on a cliff top
    Watercolor
    28cm x 48cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 126
    £80≈ $108≈ €93HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–100View at John Nicholson's ↗
  3. Coastal view of a castle on a cliff top by Samuel Austin, watercolour, offered Jul 2025
    Coastal view of a castle on a cliff top
    Watercolor
    28cm x 48cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–120View at John Nicholson's ↗
  4. Cattle Watering by Samuel Austin, watercolour, sold Jul 2024
    Cattle Watering
    Watercolor
    15.5cm x 23cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 821
    £45≈ $58≈ €54HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–80View at Chorley's ↗
  5. Figures beside loch gates by Samuel Austin, watercolour, sold Apr 2018
    Figures beside loch gates
    Watercolor
    32 x 53cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 483
    £130≈ $184≈ €149HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
  6. Lynmouth, Devon with boats and figures by cottages Watercolour 49 x 67cm; 19¼ x 26¼in by Samuel Austin, Watercolour, sold Mar 2018
    Lynmouth, Devon with boats and figures by cottages Watercolour 49 x 67cm; 19¼ x 26¼in
    Watercolor
    49 x 67cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 133
    £1,700≈ $2,358≈ €1,899HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  7. River scene with hay barge watercolour 8 = x 12ins by Samuel Austin, watercolour, sold Mar 2015
    River scene with hay barge watercolour 8 = x 12ins
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 8
    £140≈ $207≈ €196HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  8. 'Eel traps by the Ferry' by Samuel Austin, watercolour, sold Nov 2013
    'Eel traps by the Ferry'
    Watercolor
    21.5 x 30.5cm (8 7/16 x 12in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 715
    £225≈ $363≈ €269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. "The Ford", by Samuel Austin, watercolour,, sold Mar 2008
    "The Ford",
    Watercolor
    51 x 71cm (20 1/16 x 27 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 415
    £720≈ $1,438≈ €916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Samuel Austin watercolors

How much is a Samuel Austin watercolor worth?

Samuel Austin watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $58 and $2,358, with a median of $198; half of the 8 priced sales were between $165 and $632. 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 Samuel Austin watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,358 for “Lynmouth, Devon with boats and figures by cottages Watercolour 49 x 67cm; 19¼ x 26¼in”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in March 2018.

How much do Samuel Austin watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $108 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2008–2026) the median is $198.

How often do Samuel Austin watercolors sell at auction?

89% of the 9 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Samuel Austin watercolors sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Chorley's (2), Bonhams (2), John Nicholson's (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Samuel Austin watercolor?

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