Thomas Rowlandson Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1757–1827

ArtSell has recorded 103 auction results for Thomas Rowlandson works on paper between 2012 and 2026, and 83 of them sold (81%). The median price realised is $1.1kSign up free to see across 83 priced sales; the middle half sold for $566Sign up free to see–$1.8kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $13kSign up free to see for Gilding the Lily at Clarke Auction Gallery in June 2021. Most results come from Bonhams (31), Olympia Auctions (12) and Sworders (8).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Georgiana, Duchess Of Devonshire

   Drawing

   28.5 x 21.5 cm

   Olympia Auctions · Nov 3, 2021 · Lot 33
   £3,800≈ $5,187≈ €4,480HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
2. 
   FIGURES AND HORSES OUTSIDE A MILL

   Watercolor

   15.5cm x 25.5cm (6.25in x 10in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 6, 2021 · Lot 32
   £1,625≈ $2,207≈ €1,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
3. 
   STAG HUNTING WITH ONE OF THE FIELD TAKING A FALL

   Watercolor

   24.5cm x 38cm (9.75in x 15in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 6, 2021 · Lot 31
   £1,375≈ $1,868≈ €1,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
4. 
   A MAIL COACH ON THE ROAD TO A VILLAGE

   Watercolor

   28cm x 41cm (11in x 16in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 6, 2021 · Lot 30
   £1,375≈ $1,868≈ €1,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
5. 
   The horse trough Pen and ink

   Drawing

   14.2 x 23.6cm

   Woolley & Wallis · Aug 12, 2021 · Lot 129
   £550≈ $762≈ €649HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
6. 
   Gilding the Lily

   Watercolor

   Sight: 14" high x 11.75" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 20, 2021 · Lot 12
   $13,000≈ £9,366≈ €10,926HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
7. 
   The Flute Player

   Drawing

   20.5 x 17 cm

   Olympia Auctions · May 6, 2021 · Lot 72
   £950≈ $1,321≈ €1,096HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
8. 
   The Overdrove Ox, An Incident on London Bridge

   Drawing

   13-1/8 x 19-3/8 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Feb 12, 2021 · Lot 453
   $6,500≈ £4,711≈ €5,368HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
9. 
   A French Artillery Division in Action, pen and ink

   Drawing · Paper

   5-5/8 x 9-1/4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Feb 12, 2021 · Lot 451
   $650≈ £471≈ €537HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
10. 
    UntitledAttributed to the artist

    Drawing

    Sworders · Nov 25, 2020 · Lot 616
    £85≈ $113≈ €95HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Sworders ↗
11. 
    On the Way to Market

    Watercolor

    26.5cm x 39cm

    Toovey's · Sep 16, 2020 · Lot 62
    £3,800≈ $4,934≈ €4,157HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
12. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    H 7", W 10", "OVER THE HURDLES"

    DuMouchelles · Mar 20, 2020 · Lot 2293
    Result not publishedEst. $600–1,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
13. 
    A game of draughts

    Watercolor · Paper

    15.3 x 11.3cm (6 x 4 7/16in).

    Bonhams · Mar 18, 2020 · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Count Ugolino and his children in the dungeon Signed Watercolour and

    Watercolor

    27.7 x 37.5cm

    Woolley & Wallis · Mar 4, 2020 · Lot 69
    £2,200≈ $2,818≈ €2,533HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
15. 
    Geese and Figures in an Extensive Landscape

    Watercolor

    16cm x 25cm

    Toovey's · Jun 19, 2019 · Lot 91
    £200≈ $252≈ €225HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
16. 
    Cries of London, "Milk O"

    Watercolor

    26.7 x 20.9cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/4in).

    Bonhams · Mar 7, 2018 · Lot 10
    £1,750≈ $2,428≈ €1,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Classical nudes

    Drawing · Paper

    14 x 20.5cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/16in).

    Bonhams · Feb 14, 2018 · Lot 195
    £1,500≈ $2,080≈ €1,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Figures by the River Shore and SailboatsAttributed to the artist

    Watercolor

    7 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Dec 14, 2017 · Lot 655
    $225≈ £167≈ €190HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
19. 
    Country SceneAttributed to the artist

    Watercolor

    7 in. x 10 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Dec 14, 2017 · Lot 654
    $300≈ £223≈ €253HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
20. 
    "Suavetaurilia", After The Antique

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 15
    £260≈ $345≈ €293HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
21. 
    A Fall From A Horse

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 14
    £700≈ $928≈ €788HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
22. 
    Quarter Day, Or Clearing The Premises, Without Consulting Your Landlord

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 13
    £950≈ $1,260≈ €1,069HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
23. 
    The Chamber Of Genius

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 12
    £1,900≈ $2,519≈ €2,138HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
24. 
    A Fight At An Inn

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 11
    £850≈ $1,127≈ €956HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
25. 
    Highwayman

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 10
    £1,800≈ $2,387≈ €2,025HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
26. 
    Figures by the River Shore and SailboatsAttributed to the artist

    Watercolor

    7 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Sep 23, 2017 · Lot 776
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
27. 
    A Cornish wrestling match

    Watercolor · Paper

    18.2 x 30.6cm (7 3/16 x 12 1/16in).

    Bonhams · Jul 26, 2017 · Lot 552
    £1,063≈ $1,386≈ €1,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Tourists and an Artist amid Ruins

    Watercolor

    17 x 25.5 cm

    Lempertz · May 20, 2017 · Lot 1178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,400–1,800View at Lempertz ↗
29. 
    Figures boating before a country house

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 17.2cm (4 3/4 x 6 3/4in).

    Bonhams · Mar 14, 2017 · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
30. 
    Figures in boats by the quay

    Watercolor · Paper

    14.2 x 21.6cm (5 9/16 x 8 1/2in).

    Bonhams · Mar 14, 2017 · Lot 34
    £563≈ $683≈ €642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    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 · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 1221
    $605≈ £481≈ €566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
32. 
    The Prize Fight

    Watercolor · Paper

    Image 11-3/4" x 14-3/4". Overall 21" x 24

    James D. Julia · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 1220
    $726≈ £578≈ €679Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗
33. 
    The Cortege

    Watercolor

    Olympia Auctions · Jan 25, 2017 · Lot 40
    £400≈ $504≈ €469HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
34. 
    A Cornish wrestling match

    Watercolor · Paper

    18.2 x 30.6cm (7 3/16 x 12 1/16in).

    Bonhams · Jan 19, 2017 · Lot 267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,800–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
35. 
    TO MARKET

    Drawing

    2¾ x 2¾in. (6.99 x 6.99cm)

    Whyte's · Oct 24, 2016 · Lot 180
    €240≈ $261≈ £214HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at Whyte's ↗
36. 
    Doctors Differ

    Watercolor · Paper

    11.1 x 18.6cm (4 3/8 x 7 5/16in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 28
    £3,125≈ $4,117≈ €3,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
37. 
    The Cole Hole

    Watercolor · Paper

    14.3 x 23.1cm (5 5/8 x 9 1/8in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 27
    £2,000≈ $2,635≈ €2,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
38. 
    An elegant couple in a carriage

    Watercolor · Paper

    14.5 x 23.2cm (5 11/16 x 9 1/8in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 26
    £938≈ $1,235≈ €1,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
39. 
    An ambush with bandits attacking travellers

    Watercolor · Paper

    13.6 x 21.8cm (5 3/8 x 8 9/16in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 25
    £1,375≈ $1,811≈ €1,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
40. 
    A riverside village

    Watercolor

    11.8 x 17.9cm (4 5/8 x 7 1/16in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 24
    £813≈ $1,070≈ €972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
41. 
    Figures outside an inn

    Watercolor · Paper

    14.1 x 23.2cm (5 9/16 x 9 1/8in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 23
    £1,375≈ $1,811≈ €1,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    Dr Syntax returned from his tour

    Watercolor · Paper

    10.9 x 18.3cm (4 5/16 x 7 3/16in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    Dr Syntax leading a procession of schoolgirls to church

    Watercolor · Paper

    15.1 x 23.1cm (5 15/16 x 9 1/8in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 21
    £3,750≈ $4,940≈ €4,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
44. 
    Two scholars inspecting a tomb (recto); and Elegant figures and carriages (verso)

    Watercolor · Paper

    10.6 x 17.7cm (4 3/16 x 6 15/16in).

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2016 · Lot 20
    £1,375≈ $1,811≈ €1,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    Deer in parkland

    Watercolor · Paper

    11.8 x 18.6cm (4 5/8 x 7 5/16in).

    Bonhams · Feb 23, 2016 · Lot 20
    £938≈ $1,323≈ €1,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
46. 
    A farm scene

    Watercolor · Paper

    14.1 x 23.1cm (5 9/16 x 9 1/8in).

    Bonhams · Feb 23, 2016 · Lot 19
    £938≈ $1,323≈ €1,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    A battle reenactment

    Watercolor · Paper

    14.2 x 22.6cm (5 9/16 x 8 7/8in).

    Bonhams · Feb 23, 2016 · Lot 18
    £1,188≈ $1,675≈ €1,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
48. 
    Miss Croak with parrots and a cat

    Watercolor · Paper

    20.1 x 16.5cm (7 15/16 x 6 1/2in).

    Bonhams · Feb 23, 2016 · Lot 17
    £1,125≈ $1,587≈ €1,443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
49. 
    A boxing match

    Drawing · Paper

    8.9 x 14.6cm (3 1/2 x 5 3/4in).

    Bonhams · Feb 23, 2016 · Lot 16
    £875≈ $1,234≈ €1,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
50. 
    The Jealous Wife

    Watercolor · Paper

    16.4 x 13.5cm (6 7/16 x 5 5/16in).

    Bonhams · Feb 23, 2016 · Lot 15
    £1,250≈ $1,764≈ €1,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗

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