Walter Greaves Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1846–1930

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ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Walter Greaves watercolors between 2010 and 2025, and 14 of them sold (82%). Half of the priced sales fell between $694Sign up free to see and $1.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $988Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $6.9kSign up free to see for Swan Tavern by the Old Bridge and Toll House, Battersea Watercolour 35 x 48cm; 13¾ x 19in at Woolley & Wallis in March 2018. Sales were recorded mainly at Woolley & Wallis (6), Chiswick Auctions (3) and Dreweatts (2).

£5,000≈ $6,936≈ €5,586Sign uprecord priceSwan Tavern by the Old Bridge and Toll House, Battersea Watercolour 35 x 48cm; 13¾ x 19inWoolley & Wallis17auction results2010–2025years recorded82%sold$988Sign up free to seemedian price

Walter Greaves watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
17 2010–2025
Price range
$242–$6.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$988Sign up free to see 14 sold
Most recent sale
$1.8kSign up free to see Aug 2025, John Nicholson's
Record sale
$6.9kSign up free to see 2018, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: Chelsea Old Church · On the thames · Whistler finishing the portrait of his mother

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Walter Greaves watercolors: key figures

Auction results
17
Sold rate
82%
Active at auction
2010–2025
Median price
$988Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (6), Chiswick Auctions (3), Dreweatts (2)

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  1. Chelsea Old Church by Walter Greaves, ink and watercolour, sold Aug 2025
    Chelsea Old Church
    Watercolor
    38 x 27cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 116
    £1,300≈ $1,752≈ €1,504HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  2. On the thames by Walter Greaves, Pencil, ink and watercolour, sold Mar 2025
    On the thames
    Watercolor
    30 x 23.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 5
    £1,050≈ $1,360≈ €1,249HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. Whistler finishing the portrait of his mother by Walter Greaves, Watercolour, sold Feb 2025
    Whistler finishing the portrait of his mother
    Watercolor
    33 x 46cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 293
    £4,500≈ $5,574≈ €5,399HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  4. Untitled by Walter Greaves, ink and watercolour, sold Jul 2023
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    33 x 22cm
    Catherine Southon Auctioneers · · Lot 143
    £850≈ $1,097≈ €978HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Catherine Southon Auctioneers ↗
  5. Untitled by Walter Greaves, watercolour, offered Aug 2022
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    23.5 x 18.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. View of the Thames by Walter Greaves, Pencil and watercolour, sold Aug 2021
    View of the Thames
    Watercolor
    19.6 x 33.2cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 221
  7. The Old Swan by Walter Greaves, Pencil and watercolour, sold Aug 2021
    The Old Swan
    Watercolor
    20.5 x 32.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 220
  8. Duke Street by Walter Greaves, Watercolour, heightened with gum arabic, sold Aug 2021
    Duke Street
    Watercolor
    22.8 x 33.3cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 219
  9. View of the Thames by Walter Greaves, Pencil, pen and ink and watercolour, sold Aug 2021
    View of the Thames
    Watercolor
    21.1 x 32.6cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 217
  10. Untitled by Walter Greaves, watercolour, offered Jun 2021
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    23.5 x 18.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 426
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–250View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  11. Snow on the Chelsea Embankment by Walter Greaves, watercolour on paper, sold Nov 2020
    Snow on the Chelsea Embankment
    Watercolor · Paper
    29.2 x 24.8 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 461
    CA$322≈ $242≈ £187≈ €207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$500–700View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  12. Swan Tavern by the Old Bridge and Toll House, Battersea Watercolour 35 x 48cm; 13¾ x 19in by Walter Greaves, Watercolour, sold Mar 2018
    Swan Tavern by the Old Bridge and Toll House, Battersea Watercolour 35 x 48cm; 13¾ x 19in
    Watercolor
    35 x 48cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 123
    £5,000≈ $6,936≈ €5,586HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  13. Flooded Cloister Signed lower left and dated '73 by Walter Greaves, watercolour, offered Dec 2017
    Flooded Cloister Signed lower left and dated '73
    Watercolor
    24cm x 19cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  14. Old Battersea Bridge by Walter Greaves, Watercolour, sold Jun 2017
    Old Battersea Bridge
    Watercolor
    26 x 35cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 307
  15. Nocturne, Thames by Walter Greaves, watercolour, sold Oct 2015
    Nocturne, Thames
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1089
    £550≈ $851≈ €752HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Gorringe's ↗
  16. 'Old Archway, Chelsea' by Walter Greaves, pencil, ink and watercolour, sold Jan 2010
    'Old Archway, Chelsea'
    Watercolor
    30.5 x 23.5cm (12 x 9 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 211
    £480≈ $780≈ €552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  17. 'Chelsea in the Old Days' by Walter Greaves, pencil, pen, ink and watercolour, sold Jan 2010
    'Chelsea in the Old Days'
    Watercolor
    22.8 x 33.7cm (9 x 13 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 207
    £540≈ $878≈ €621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Walter Greaves watercolors

How much is a Walter Greaves watercolor worth?

Walter Greaves watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $242 and $6,936, with a median of $988; half of the 14 priced sales were between $694 and $1,297. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Walter Greaves watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $6,936 for “Swan Tavern by the Old Bridge and Toll House, Battersea Watercolour 35 x 48cm; 13¾ x 19in”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in March 2018.

How much do Walter Greaves watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,556 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2010–2025) the median is $988.

How often do Walter Greaves watercolors sell at auction?

82% of the 17 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Walter Greaves watercolors sold?

Most of the 17 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (6), Chiswick Auctions (3), Dreweatts (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Walter Greaves watercolor?

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