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Thomas Rowlandson Watercolors: Auction Prices

British · 1757–1827

ArtSell has recorded 56 auction results for Thomas Rowlandson watercolors between 2012 and 2026, of which 47 sold (84% sell-through). Prices realised range from $252 to $13,000, with a median of $1,070 across 47 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $13,000 for “Gilding the Lily” at Clarke Auction Gallery in 2021.

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  1. The Meat Seller with a Gourmand
    Watercolor · Paper
    7 x 6-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 177
    $350≈ £264≈ €308HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, A family in an interior pen and ink and watercolour 8.4 x 14.2cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 53
    £380≈ $500≈ €432HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  3. Thomas Rowlandson, Charming Visitors for Chelsea Pensioners, c.1820, ink and watercolor on paper
    Charming Visitors for Chelsea Pensioners, c.1820
    Watercolor · Paper
    4¾ h x 7⅛ w in (12 x 18 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 309
    $396≈ £298≈ €340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Thomas Rowlandson, A gentleman with a young student, pen and grey ink and watercolour on paper
    A gentleman with a young student
    Watercolor · Paper
    22.2 x 17.2cm (8 3/4 x 6 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 264
    £307≈ $413≈ €360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, and watercolour 19.5 x 12cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 74
    £240≈ $323≈ €286HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Sworders ↗
  6. Thomas Rowlandson, The Pursuit, watercolour
    The PursuitAfter the artist
    Watercolor
    32cm x 47cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 211
    £70≈ $94≈ €82HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Chorley's ↗
  7. Thomas Rowlandson, The Attack, watercolour
    The AttackAfter the artist
    Watercolor
    31.5cm x 46.5cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 210
    £70≈ $94≈ €82HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Chorley's ↗
  8. Thomas Rowlandson, French Prisoners Under Guard, 1794, pen and ink and watercolour on laid paper
    French Prisoners Under Guard, 1794
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 x 24cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 421
    £420≈ $543≈ €499HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  9. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, A snowball fight pen and ink and watercolour 12.5 x 19.5cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 123
    £420≈ $531≈ €502HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  10. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, Showing the way pen and ink and watercolour 16.5 x 24.5cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 122
    £600≈ $759≈ €717HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  11. Artist Henry William Bunbury while Sketching, circa 1790
    Watercolor · Paper
    8-3/8 x 7-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 10
    $3,500≈ £2,618≈ €3,138HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  12. Thomas Rowlandson, The Waggoner, watercolour with pen and ink
    The Waggoner
    Watercolor
    14.5 x 10.5cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 290
    £240≈ $321≈ €288HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  13. Thomas Rowlandson, Village Scene, watercolour and ink
    Village SceneManner of the artist
    Watercolor
    27.5 cm x 18.5 cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 64
    £280≈ $355≈ €332HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Chorley's ↗
  14. Thomas Rowlandson, Death Taking the Young Mother, pen, brown and grey ink and watercolor over graphite
    Death Taking the Young Mother
    Watercolor
    7 13/16 x 6 1/4 in (19.8 x 15.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 53
    $1,536≈ £1,267≈ €1,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Thomas Rowlandson, Posting in Ireland, pen, ink and watercolour on paper
    Posting in Ireland
    Watercolor · Paper
    15.5 x 23.6cm (6 1/8 x 9 5/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 170
    £640≈ $810≈ €741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, pen and ink and watercolour 31 x 43cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 77
    £2,000≈ $2,496≈ €2,290HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Sworders ↗
  17. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, pen and ink and watercolour 21.5 x 16.5cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 75
    £600≈ $749≈ €687HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  18. Thomas Rowlandson, On the Thames, watercolour with ink
    On the Thames
    Watercolor
    16.5cm x 25.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 18
    £480≈ $578≈ €540HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  19. Thomas Rowlandson, Men Surrounding A Robust Maiden, Watercolour
    Men Surrounding A Robust Maiden
    Watercolor
    12.5cm x 20cm
    Elstob & Elstob · · Lot 4004
    £1,800≈ $2,178≈ €2,037HammerSign up free to seeView at Elstob & Elstob ↗
  20. Thomas Rowlandson, Figures drinking and smoking in a Tavern, watercolour with ink
    Figures drinking and smoking in a Tavern
    Watercolor
    Toovey's · · Lot 94
    £900≈ $1,028≈ €1,040HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  21. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, WATERCOLOR ON WOVE PAPER
    UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor · Paper
    H 13.75", W 18", UNTITLED
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1153
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  22. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, WATERCOLOR ON WOVE PAPER
    UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor · Paper
    H 13.75", W 18", UNTITLED
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1241
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  23. Thomas Rowlandson, Gentleman with Milkmaid, watercolor
    Gentleman with Milkmaid
    Watercolor
    9 x 10 7/8 inches, framed: 16 1/2 x 18 inches (sight)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 220
    $420≈ £306≈ €367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  24. Thomas Rowlandson, FIGURES AND HORSES OUTSIDE A MILL, Pen and ink and watercolour
    FIGURES AND HORSES OUTSIDE A MILL
    Watercolor
    15.5cm x 25.5cm (6.25in x 10in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 32
    £1,625≈ $2,207≈ €1,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  25. Thomas Rowlandson, STAG HUNTING WITH ONE OF THE FIELD TAKING A FALL, Pen and ink and watercolour
    STAG HUNTING WITH ONE OF THE FIELD TAKING A FALL
    Watercolor
    24.5cm x 38cm (9.75in x 15in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 31
    £1,375≈ $1,868≈ €1,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  26. Thomas Rowlandson, A MAIL COACH ON THE ROAD TO A VILLAGE, pen and ink and watercolour
    A MAIL COACH ON THE ROAD TO A VILLAGE
    Watercolor
    28cm x 41cm (11in x 16in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 30
    £1,375≈ $1,868≈ €1,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  27. Thomas Rowlandson, Gilding the Lily, Watercolor
    Gilding the Lily
    Watercolor
    Sight: 14" high x 11.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 12
    $13,000≈ £9,366≈ €10,926HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  28. Thomas Rowlandson, On the Way to Market, watercolour and ink
    On the Way to Market
    Watercolor
    26.5cm x 39cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 62
    £3,800≈ $4,934≈ €4,157HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  29. Thomas Rowlandson, Untitled, WATERCOLOR, SIGHT:
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    H 7", W 10", "OVER THE HURDLES"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 2293
    Result not publishedEst. $600–1,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  30. Thomas Rowlandson, A game of draughts, pen, ink and watercolour on paper
    A game of draughts
    Watercolor · Paper
    15.3 x 11.3cm (6 x 4 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Thomas Rowlandson, Geese and Figures in an Extensive Landscape, watercolour
    Geese and Figures in an Extensive Landscape
    Watercolor
    16cm x 25cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 91
    £200≈ $252≈ €225HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  32. Thomas Rowlandson, Cries of London, "Milk O", watercolour and pencil
    Cries of London, "Milk O"
    Watercolor
    26.7 x 20.9cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    £1,750≈ $2,428≈ €1,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Thomas Rowlandson, Figures by the River Shore and Sailboats, FIGURES BY THE RIVER SHORE AND SAILBOATS, watercolor
    Figures by the River Shore and SailboatsAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor
    7 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 655
    $225≈ £167≈ €190HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  34. Thomas Rowlandson, Country Scene, COUNTRY SCENE, watercolor
    Country SceneAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor
    7 in. x 10 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 654
    $300≈ £223≈ €253HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  35. Thomas Rowlandson, "Suavetaurilia", After The Antique, watercolour over pen and ink 10 cm by 18 cm
    "Suavetaurilia", After The Antique
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 15
    £260≈ $345≈ €293HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  36. Thomas Rowlandson, A Fall From A Horse, watercolour over pen and ink 11 cm by 18 cm
    A Fall From A Horse
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 14
    £700≈ $928≈ €788HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  37. Thomas Rowlandson, Quarter Day, Or Clearing The Premises, Without Consulting Your Landlord, watercolour over pen and ink 28 cm by 22 cm
    Quarter Day, Or Clearing The Premises, Without Consulting Your Landlord
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 13
    £950≈ $1,260≈ €1,069HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  38. Thomas Rowlandson, The Chamber Of Genius, watercolour over pen and ink and pencil 22 cm by 29 cm
    The Chamber Of Genius
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 12
    £1,900≈ $2,519≈ €2,138HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  39. Thomas Rowlandson, A Fight At An Inn, watercolour over pen and ink 17 cm by 24 cm
    A Fight At An Inn
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 11
    £850≈ $1,127≈ €956HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  40. Thomas Rowlandson, Highwayman, watercolour over pen and ink and pencil 30 cm by 22 cm
    Highwayman
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 10
    £1,800≈ $2,387≈ €2,025HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  41. Thomas Rowlandson, Figures by the River Shore and Sailboats, FIGURES BY THE RIVER SHORE AND SAILBOATS, watercolor
    Figures by the River Shore and SailboatsAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor
    7 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 776
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  42. Thomas Rowlandson, A Cornish wrestling match, pen and ink and watercolour on paper laid down on card
    A Cornish wrestling match
    Watercolor · Paper
    18.2 x 30.6cm (7 3/16 x 12 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 552
    £1,063≈ $1,386≈ €1,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Thomas Rowlandson, Tourists and an Artist amid Ruins, Brown ink and watercolour
    Tourists and an Artist amid Ruins
    Watercolor
    17 x 25.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,400–1,800View at Lempertz ↗
  44. Thomas Rowlandson, Figures in boats by the quay, pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper
    Figures in boats by the quay
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.2 x 21.6cm (5 9/16 x 8 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    £563≈ $683≈ €642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Thomas Rowlandson, Caricature of Gentlemen Having a Long Night at the Gaming Tables, Watercolor on paper
    Caricature of Gentlemen Having a Long Night at the Gaming Tables
    Watercolor · Paper
    6" x 9-1/2". Overall 15-3/4" x 19"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1221
    $605≈ £481≈ €566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  46. Thomas Rowlandson, The Prize Fight, Watercolor and ink on paper
    The Prize Fight
    Watercolor · Paper
    Image 11-3/4" x 14-3/4". Overall 21" x 24
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1220
    $726≈ £578≈ €679Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  47. Thomas Rowlandson, The Cortege, watercolour over pen and ink 14 cm by
    The Cortege
    Watercolor
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 40
    £400≈ $504≈ €469HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  48. Thomas Rowlandson, A Cornish wrestling match, pen and ink and watercolour on paper laid down on card
    A Cornish wrestling match
    Watercolor · Paper
    18.2 x 30.6cm (7 3/16 x 12 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,800–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Thomas Rowlandson, Doctors Differ, pen and ink and watercolour on paper
    Doctors Differ
    Watercolor · Paper
    11.1 x 18.6cm (4 3/8 x 7 5/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 28
    £3,125≈ $4,117≈ €3,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Thomas Rowlandson, The Cole Hole, pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper
    The Cole Hole
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.3 x 23.1cm (5 5/8 x 9 1/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 27
    £2,000≈ $2,635≈ €2,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗

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