Samuel Walters, The barque Rajah of Sarawak

Samuel Walters

British · 1811–1882 · Painter

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Record prices

  1. Samuel Walters, The American ship Sea Flower approaching Skerries Lighthouse inbound for Liverpool, oil on canvasThe American ship Sea Flower approaching Skerries Lighthouse inbound for LiverpoolBonhams · $7,650≈ £5,689≈ €6,729Sign up to see
  2. Samuel Walters, The S.S. City of Berlin outward bound passing Cape Pine lighthouse, oil on canvasThe S.S. City of Berlin outward bound passing Cape Pine lighthouseBonhams · $4,845≈ £3,483≈ €4,008Sign up to see
  3. Samuel Walters, The Guion Line's Manhattan outward bound for Liverpool off the Skerries, Anglesey, oil on canvasThe Guion Line's Manhattan outward bound for Liverpool off the Skerries, AngleseyBonhams · $4,080≈ £2,933≈ €3,375Sign up to see

Samuel Walters’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Samuel Walters between 2020 and 2026, of which 4 sold (67%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.1kSign up free to see to $7.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $7.7kSign up free to see for The American ship Sea Flower approaching Skerries Lighthouse inbound for Liverpool at Bonhams in November 2021. The most common medium is oil paintings (6 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Sloans & Kenyon (1) and James D. Julia (1).

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  1. Samuel Walters, Unloading a Stranded Ship on Bootle Bay, 1860, Oil on artists board
    Unloading a Stranded Ship on Bootle Bay, 1860
    Oil · Board
    11.75" h x 14.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 20
    $1,100≈ £831≈ €965HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Samuel Walters, The American ship Sea Flower approaching Skerries Lighthouse inbound for Liverpool, oil on canvas
    The American ship Sea Flower approaching Skerries Lighthouse inbound for Liverpool
    Oil · Canvas
    29 x 44 1/4in (73.8 x 112.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 251
    $7,650≈ £5,689≈ €6,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Samuel Walters, The S.S. City of Berlin outward bound passing Cape Pine lighthouse, oil on canvas
    The S.S. City of Berlin outward bound passing Cape Pine lighthouse
    Oil · Canvas
    34 1/2 x 59 5/8in (87.6 x 151.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 156
    $4,845≈ £3,483≈ €4,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Samuel Walters, The Guion Line's Manhattan outward bound for Liverpool off the Skerries, Anglesey, oil on canvas
    The Guion Line's Manhattan outward bound for Liverpool off the Skerries, Anglesey
    Oil · Canvas
    31 1/4 x 51in (79.4 x 129.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 159
    $4,080≈ £2,933≈ €3,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Samuel Walters, "Outward Bound; Off the Rock-Fort and Light-House Liverpool" and "Homeward Bound; Passing the Light-Ship Liverpool." Engraved by H, Colored etching and aquatint
    "Outward Bound; Off the Rock-Fort and Light-House Liverpool" and "Homeward Bound; Passing the Light-Ship Liverpool." Engraved by HAfter the artist
    Etching
    17 1/4 in. x 13 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1281
    $1,200≈ £626≈ €904HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  6. Samuel Walters, The S.S. City of Berlin outward bound passing Cape Pine lighthouse, oil on canvas
    The S.S. City of Berlin outward bound passing Cape Pine lighthouse
    Oil · Canvas
    34 1/2 x 59 5/8in (87.6 x 151.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 315
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Samuel Walters, The Guion Line's Manhattan outward bound for Liverpool off the Skerries, Anglesey, oil on canvas
    The Guion Line's Manhattan outward bound for Liverpool off the Skerries, Anglesey
    Oil · Canvas
    31 1/4 x 51in (79.4 x 129.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 316
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Samuel Walters, Clipper Ship “Nunquam Normio”, Off Great Orme, No, WALES. Oil on canvas
    Clipper Ship “Nunquam Normio”, Off Great Orme, NoAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    24" x 36". Overall: 31-1/2" x 43-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1067
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at James D. Julia ↗

Samuel Walters paintings (6)Samuel Walters oil paintings (6)

Samuel Walters: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Samuel Walters at auction?

$7,650Sign up free to see, for The American ship Sea Flower approaching Skerries Lighthouse inbound for Liverpool at Bonhams (November 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Samuel Walters?

The median sale price is $4.5kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Samuel Walters have sold at auction?

4 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Samuel Walters?

Bonhams, Sloans & Kenyon and James D. Julia account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Sloans & Kenyon · James D. Julia

About Samuel Walters

In museum collections

  • Samuel Walters, The barque Rajah of SarawakThe barque Rajah of Sarawak
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • Samuel Walters, The Indiaman 'Euphrates'The Indiaman 'Euphrates', 1835
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • Samuel Walters, The Paddle Steamer 'Ariel'The Paddle Steamer 'Ariel', 1831
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • Samuel Walters, The ship PalestineThe ship Palestine
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain

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