Snr. William Shayer Paintings: Auction Prices

British · 1787–1879

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Snr. William Shayer paintings between 2014 and 2026, of which 8 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $797 to $6,569, with a median of $1,200 across 8 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $6,569 for “Bringing in the harvest” at Bonhams in 2021.

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All paintings results

1. 
   Counting the catch; Sorting the catch

   Oil · Canvas

   each 74 x 102cm (29 1/8 x 40 3/16in). (2)

   Bonhams · Apr 14, 2026 · Lot 325
   £1,280≈ $1,737≈ €1,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Bringing in the catch

   Oil · Canvas

   52 x 77cm (20 1/2 x 30 5/16in).

   Bonhams · Sep 23, 2025 · Lot 255
   £704≈ $951≈ €806Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Sorting the catch; Fisherfolk at sunset

   Oil · Canvas

   each 36 x 30.5cm (14 3/16 x 12in). (2)

   Bonhams · Sep 12, 2025 · Lot 62
   £589≈ $797≈ €680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Figures in a wooded landscapeAttributed to the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   14 x 18 1/2in (35.6 x 47cm)

   Bonhams · Sep 27, 2024 · Lot 318
   $1,408≈ £1,052≈ €1,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Cattle in a water meadowCircle of the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   31 x 40.5cm (12 3/16 x 15 15/16in).

   Bonhams · May 16, 2024 · Lot 19
   £307≈ $389≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   Fishing family on the shore

   Oil · Canvas

   71.1 x 91.5cm (28 x 36in).

   Bonhams · Dec 12, 2023 · Lot 241
   £1,152≈ $1,448≈ €1,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Peasants with a horse and cart on a track

   Oil · Canvas

   38.5 x 59cm (15 3/16 x 23 1/4in).

   Bonhams · Jun 28, 2023 · Lot 169
   £704≈ $891≈ €815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Gathering faggots on a country roadFollower of the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 20in (50.9 x 50.9cm); 18 1/2 x 17 1/2in (47.1 x 44.5cm) (image)

   Bonhams · May 30, 2023 · Lot 181
   $204≈ £164≈ €190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Gathering faggots on a country roadFollower of the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 20in (50.9 x 50.9cm); 18 1/2 x 17 1/2in (47.1 x 44.5cm) (image)

   Bonhams · Feb 1, 2023 · Lot 236
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Gathering faggots on a country roadFollower of the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 20in (50.9 x 50.9cm); 18 1/2 x 17 1/2in (47.1 x 44.5cm) (image)

    Bonhams · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 293
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Bringing in the harvest

    Oil · Canvas

    79.3 x 106.7cm (31 1/4 x 42in).

    Bonhams · Nov 9, 2021 · Lot 38
    £4,845≈ $6,569≈ €5,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Fisherfolk on the shoreAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    81.5 x 68.5cm (32 1/16 x 26 15/16in).

    Bonhams · Dec 19, 2017 · Lot 154
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Whippet and Black Cob

    Oil · Canvas

    36 x 45cm (14 3/16 x 17 11/16in).

    Bonhams · May 23, 2017 · Lot 45
    £625≈ $811≈ €723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Whippet and Black Cob

    Oil · Canvas

    45 x 36cm (17 11/16 x 14 3/16in).

    Bonhams · Oct 19, 2016 · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Mending the nets

    Oil · Canvas

    30 1/4 x 25 1/8in

    Bonhams · May 11, 2014 · Lot 4022
    $3,500≈ £2,073≈ €2,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    At the shoreCircle of the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 40in

    Bonhams · Oct 30, 2011 · Lot 7025
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗

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Oil Paintings

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