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Samuel Shelley Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1750–1808

ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for Samuel Shelley watercolors between 2014 and 2025, and 1 of them sold (7%). The auction record in our data is Portrait miniature of a gentleman Head and shoulders, sold at Woolley & Wallis in March 2017 for $671Sign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Chiswick Auctions (9), Woolley & Wallis (2) and Gorringe's (2).

£550≈ $671≈ €632Sign uprecord pricePortrait miniature of a gentleman Head and shouldersWoolley & Wallis14auction results2014–2025years recorded7%sold$671Sign up free to seemedian price

Samuel Shelley watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
14 2014–2025
Median price
$671Sign up free to see 1 sold
Most recent sale
$671Sign up free to see Mar 2017, Woolley & Wallis
Record sale
$671Sign up free to see 2017, Woolley & Wallis

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Samuel Shelley watercolors: key figures

Auction results
14
Sold rate
7%
Active at auction
2014–2025
Median price
$671Sign up free to see
Record price
$671Sign up free to see Portrait miniature of a gentleman Head and shoulders, Woolley & Wallis, Mar 2017

Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (9), Woolley & Wallis (2), Gorringe's (2)

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  1. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, watercolour, offered Apr 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    5.2 x 3.8 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 198
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  2. A set of three miniature paintings depicting scenes from Greek Mythology, titled 'Apollo & Sibyl, 1789'; 'Spring'; 'Hero & Leander, 1789 by Samuel Shelley, watercolor, offered Jul 2022
    A set of three miniature paintings depicting scenes from Greek Mythology, titled 'Apollo & Sibyl, 1789'; 'Spring'; 'Hero & Leander, 1789
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 650
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,600–2,000View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  3. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, watercolour, offered Mar 2021
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 428
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, Watercolour on ivory Gilt-mounted rectangular papier-mâché frame Oval, offered Mar 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Other support
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  5. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, Watercolour, offered Mar 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–900View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, Watercolour on ivory Gold frame, the reverse later engraved with cipher Oval, offered Mar 2020
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Other support
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, Watercolour on ivory Gold frame, the reverse with central guilloche glass panel Oval, offered Jun 2019
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Other support
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, Watercolour, offered Mar 2019
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  9. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, Watercolour on ivory Gold frame Oval, offered Mar 2019
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Other support
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  10. Untitled by Samuel Shelley, Watercolour, offered Oct 2018
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  11. Portrait miniature of a gentleman by Samuel Shelley, watercolor, offered Mar 2017
    Portrait miniature of a gentleman
    Watercolor
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  12. Portrait miniature of a gentleman Head and shoulders by Samuel Shelley, watercolor, sold Mar 2017
    Portrait miniature of a gentleman Head and shoulders
    Watercolor
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 30
    £550≈ $671≈ €632HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  13. WatercolourThe Lady from Comus listening to a Nightingale by Samuel Shelley, watercolour, offered May 2014
    WatercolourThe Lady from Comus listening to a Nightingale
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1364
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–400View at Gorringe's ↗
  14. WatercolourThe Lady from Comus listening to a Nightingale by Samuel Shelley, watercolour, offered Mar 2014
    WatercolourThe Lady from Comus listening to a Nightingale
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1391
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Gorringe's ↗

Questions about Samuel Shelley watercolors

What is the most expensive Samuel Shelley watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $671 for “Portrait miniature of a gentleman Head and shoulders”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in March 2017.

How often do Samuel Shelley watercolors sell at auction?

7% of the 14 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Samuel Shelley watercolors sold?

Most of the 14 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (9), Woolley & Wallis (2), Gorringe's (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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