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Walter William May Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1831–1896

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Of the 9 lots by Walter William May (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2006 and 2024, 8 found a buyer (89%). The median price realised is $138Sign up free to see across 8 priced sales; the middle half sold for $112Sign up free to see–$4.1kSign up free to see. Tall Ship Foundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition holds the top price on file: $22kSign up free to see at Heffel Fine Art Auction House (November 2010). The houses with the most results are Bonhams (2), John Nicholson's (2) and Heffel Fine Art Auction House (2).

CA$22,230≈ $22,010≈ £13,986≈ €16,523Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTall Ship Foundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin ExpeditionHeffel Fine Art Auction House9auction results2006–2024years recorded89%sold$138Sign up free to seemedian price

Walter William May works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2006–2024
Price range
$28–$22kSign up free to see
Median price
$138Sign up free to see 8 sold
Most recent sale
$139Sign up free to see Feb 2024, John Nicholson's
Record sale
$22kSign up free to see 2010, Heffel Fine Art Auction House

Recent sales: A group of three watercolours of marine scenes · French Fishing Lugger · A group of three watercolours of marine scenes

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Walter William May works on paper: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2006–2024
Median price
$138Sign 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

Top auction houses: Bonhams (2), John Nicholson's (2), Heffel Fine Art Auction House (2)

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  1. A group of three watercolours of marine scenes by Walter William May, watercolor, sold Feb 2024
    A group of three watercolours of marine scenes
    Watercolor
    18 x 25.5cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 197
    £110≈ $139≈ €128HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at John Nicholson's ↗
  2. French Fishing Lugger by Walter William May, watercolour, sold Feb 2024
    French Fishing Lugger
    Watercolor
    12cm x 18cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 552
    £110≈ $138≈ €129HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Chorley's ↗
  3. A group of three watercolours of marine scenes by Walter William May, watercolor, sold Oct 2023
    A group of three watercolours of marine scenes
    Watercolor
    18 x 25.5cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 245
    £50≈ $61≈ €57HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at John Nicholson's ↗
  4. Shipping off the coast by Walter William May, watercolor, sold Jul 2020
    Shipping off the coast
    Watercolor
    20 x 32cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 520
    £100≈ $129≈ €109HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
  5. Nocturnal Seascape by Walter William May, watercolour, sold Feb 2016
    Nocturnal Seascape
    Watercolor
    25cm x 47.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 42
    £20≈ $28≈ €25HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  6. Hauling in the pots in misty waters by Walter William May, watercolour heightened with white, sold Jul 2014
    Hauling in the pots in misty waters
    Watercolor
    29 x 53.5cm (11 7/16 x 21 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 148
    £625≈ $1,070≈ €791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Fishing boats off a fort by Walter William May, pencil and watercolour, offered Nov 2011
    Fishing boats off a fort
    Watercolor
    44.4 x 74cm (17 1/2 x 29 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 211
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Tall Ship Foundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition by Walter William May, 1866, watercolour on paper on board, sold Nov 2010
    Tall Ship Foundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition, 1866
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 5/8 x 25 5/8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 142
    CA$22,230≈ $22,010≈ £13,986≈ €16,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$6,000–8,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  9. Tall Ship Floundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition by Walter William May, 1866, watercolour on paper on board, sold Nov 2006
    Tall Ship Floundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition, 1866
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 5/8 x 25 5/8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 073
    CA$14,950≈ $13,195≈ £6,830≈ €10,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$4,000–6,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗

Questions about Walter William May works on paper

How much is a Walter William May works on paper worth?

Walter William May works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $28 and $22,010, with a median of $138; half of the 8 priced sales were between $112 and $4,101. 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 William May works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $22,010 for “Tall Ship Foundering in Arctic Waters, Franklin Expedition”, sold at Heffel Fine Art Auction House in November 2010.

How much do Walter William May works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $138 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2006–2024) the median is $138.

How often do Walter William May works on paper sell at auction?

89% of the 9 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Walter William May works on paper sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Bonhams (2), John Nicholson's (2), Heffel Fine Art Auction House (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Walter William May works on paper?

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