What is a Walter William May work on paper worth?
1831–1896 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 14 works by Walter William May with a published auction price sold between $100Sign up free to see and $473Sign up free to see, and the median is $140Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $138Sign up free to see across 8 sales. In the last five years the median was $138Sign up free to see across 5 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings. Past auction results are shown for reference. Every piece is valued individually by a licensed appraiser.
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Walter William May prices by medium
- Auction results
- 15
- Sold rate
- 93%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2024
- Median price
- $140Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $22kSign up free to see Tall Ship Foundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition, Heffel Fine Art Auction House, Nov 2010
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $112–$4.1kSign up free to see | $138Sign up free to see |
| Prints | 3 | $72–$224Sign up free to see | $142Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $91–$515Sign up free to see | $303Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Heffel Fine Art Auction House (5), Bonhams (3), John Nicholson's (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 4 | $119–$140Sign up free to see | $138Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 10 | $100–$931Sign up free to see | $285Sign up free to see |
Recent Walter William May sales
- On the banks of the Wye, oil on board — $91Sign up free to see, Richard Winterton Auctioneers, Oct 22, 2024
- Hay Barges at Greenwich, oil on board — $515Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Jul 27, 2024
- A group of three watercolours of marine scenes — $139Sign up free to see, John Nicholson's, Feb 20, 2024
- French Fishing Lugger, watercolour — $138Sign up free to see, Chorley's, Feb 6, 2024
- A group of three watercolours of marine scenes — $61Sign up free to see, John Nicholson's, Oct 25, 2023
- Shipping off the coast — $129Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Jul 27, 2020
- Nocturnal Seascape, watercolour — $28Sign up free to see, Toovey's, Feb 24, 2016
- Encamping for the Night (02850/2013-3154), hand-coloured lithograph on paper — $142Sign up free to see, Heffel Fine Art Auction House, Sep 16, 2015
Questions about Walter William May prices
What is a Walter William May work on paper worth?
Based on 14 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Walter William May have sold for a median of $140, and half of them sold between $100 and $473. For works on paper alone the median is $138 (8 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Walter William May sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $22,010 for “Tall Ship Foundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition” at Heffel Fine Art Auction House in November 2010.
Which Walter William May medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $303 (2 sales).
How often do Walter William May works sell at auction?
93% of the 15 lots recorded between 2006 and 2024 sold.
How can I sell a Walter William May work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 15 lots by Walter William May recorded at auction between 2006 and 2024, 14 found a buyer (93%).
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