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Walter Henry Sweet Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1889–1949

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Walter Henry Sweet watercolors have appeared at auction 16 times in ArtSell’s records between 2017 and 2026; 11 sold, a sell-through rate of 69%. The median price realised is $80Sign up free to see across 11 priced sales; the middle half sold for $47Sign up free to see–$151Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Shepherd's Cottage, Beer, sold at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood in October 2025 for $644Sign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (6), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (3) and Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2).

£480≈ $644≈ €554Sign uprecord priceShepherd's Cottage, BeerBearnes Hampton & Littlewood16auction results2017–2026years recorded69%sold$80Sign up free to seemedian price

Walter Henry Sweet watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
16 2017–2026
Price range
$14–$644Sign up free to see
Median price
$80Sign up free to see 11 sold
Most recent sale
$20Sign up free to see Feb 2026, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Record sale
$644Sign up free to see 2025, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Recent sales: Untitled · Shepherd's Cottage, Beer · The New Inn, Clovelly

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Walter Henry Sweet watercolors: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
69%
Active at auction
2017–2026
Median price
$80Sign up free to see
Record price
$644Sign up free to see Shepherd's Cottage, Beer, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, Oct 2025

Top auction houses: Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (6), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (3), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2)

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  1. Untitled by Walter Henry Sweet, Watercolour on paper -, sold Feb 2026
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    17.5 x 27cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 78
    £15≈ $20≈ €17HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20–30View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  2. A thatched country pub - Watercolour on paper - 17 by Walter Henry Sweet, Watercolour on paper -, offered Jan 2026
    A thatched country pub - Watercolour on paper - 17
    Watercolor · Paper
    17.5 x 27cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 574
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30–50View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  3. Shepherd's Cottage, Beer by Walter Henry Sweet, 1882, Watercolour -, offered Jan 2026
    Shepherd's Cottage, Beer, 1882
    Watercolor
    17.5 x 27.5cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 462
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  4. The New Inn, Clovelly by Walter Henry Sweet, Watercolour -35 x, sold Oct 2025
    The New Inn, Clovelly
    Watercolor
    35 x 25cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 760
    £60≈ $80≈ €69HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–120View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  5. Shepherd's Cottage, Beer by Walter Henry Sweet, 1882, Watercolour -, sold Oct 2025
    Shepherd's Cottage, Beer, 1882
    Watercolor
    17.5 x 27.5cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 655
    £480≈ $644≈ €554HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  6. Harbour / coastal town scene by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour, sold Feb 2025
    Harbour / coastal town scene
    Watercolor
    18x28cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 88
    £32≈ $40≈ €39HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–60View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  7. Harbour / coastal town scene by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour, offered Jan 2025
    Harbour / coastal town scene
    Watercolor
    18x28cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60–100View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  8. Harbour / coastal town scene by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour, sold Dec 2024
    Harbour / coastal town scene
    Watercolor
    18x28cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 2
    £80≈ $101≈ €96HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  9. St Ives by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour, offered May 2024
    St Ives
    Watercolor
    18 x 27.5cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–120View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  10. Interrior View In Haddon Hall by Walter Henry Sweet, Watercolor on paper, sold Jun 2023
    Interrior View In Haddon Hall
    Watercolor · Paper
    7.5 x 10.5 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 500
    $180≈ £142≈ €166HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  11. Fish Street, St Ives, Cornwall by Walter Henry Sweet, Watercolour, sold May 2023
    Fish Street, St Ives, Cornwall
    Watercolor
    27cm x 17cm
    Elstob & Elstob · · Lot 4247
    £60≈ $76≈ €69HammerSign up free to seeView at Elstob & Elstob ↗
  12. Fisherfolk by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolor, sold Jan 2023
    Fisherfolk
    Watercolor
    61 x 46cm
    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood · · Lot 798
    £500≈ $619≈ €571HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood ↗
  13. Mars Hill, Lynmouth, Devon by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour, sold Aug 2022
    Mars Hill, Lynmouth, Devon
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 2261
    £100≈ $122≈ €120HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at John Nicholson's ↗
  14. A rural cottage scene with female figure tending to flowers beside by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour on paper, sold Jun 2021
    A rural cottage scene with female figure tending to flowers beside
    Watercolor · Paper
    34cm x 24cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 686
    £10≈ $14≈ €12HammerSign up free to seeView at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  15. A rural cottage scene withfemale figure tending to flowers beside the by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour on paper, offered Jun 2021
    A rural cottage scene withfemale figure tending to flowers beside the
    Watercolor · Paper
    34cm x 24cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 591
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £35–45View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  16. Untitled by Walter Henry Sweet, watercolour, sold Nov 2017
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1458
    £40≈ $53≈ €45HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Gorringe's ↗

Questions about Walter Henry Sweet watercolors

How much is a Walter Henry Sweet watercolor worth?

Walter Henry Sweet watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $14 and $644, with a median of $80; half of the 11 priced sales were between $47 and $151. 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 Henry Sweet watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $644 for “Shepherd's Cottage, Beer”, sold at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood in October 2025.

How much do Walter Henry Sweet watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $101 across 9 sales. Over the whole record (2017–2026) the median is $80.

How often do Walter Henry Sweet watercolors sell at auction?

69% of the 16 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Walter Henry Sweet watercolors sold?

Most of the 16 recorded results come from Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (6), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (3), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Walter Henry Sweet watercolor?

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