What is a William Alister Macdonald work on paper worth?
1861–1936 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 5 priced auction sales, works by William Alister Macdonald have sold for a median of $467Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $434Sign up free to see and $1,920Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $451Sign up free to see across 4 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
William Alister Macdonald prices by medium
- Auction results
- 7
- Sold rate
- 86%
- Active at auction
- 1992–2026
- Median price
- $467Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $3.2kSign up free to see Four views of Tahiti, Bonhams, Jul 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $339–$830Sign up free to see | $451Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (3), Toovey's (3), Levis Fine Art Auctions (1)
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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.
Recent William Alister Macdonald sales
- Greyness and Calm (Lagoon Shore, Hikueru, Paumotus, Oceania), watercolor on paper — $1,920Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jul 15, 2026
- Four views of Tahiti, various sizes — $3,188Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jul 12, 2022
- Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, watercolour — $53Sign up free to see, Toovey's, Nov 1, 2017
- View of the Houses of Parliament, watercolour signed with initials and dated 1904 — $434Sign up free to see, Toovey's, Feb 26, 2014
- Bankside, watercolour — $467Sign up free to see, Toovey's, Feb 26, 2014
Questions about William Alister Macdonald prices
What is a William Alister Macdonald work on paper worth?
Based on 5 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Alister Macdonald have sold for a median of $467, and half of them sold between $434 and $1,920. For works on paper alone the median is $451 (4 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 William Alister Macdonald sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $3,188 for “Four views of Tahiti” at Bonhams in July 2022.
How often do William Alister Macdonald works sell at auction?
86% of the 7 lots recorded between 1992 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Alister Macdonald work on paper?
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William Alister Macdonald have appeared at auction 7 times in ArtSell’s records between 1992 and 2026; 6 sold, a sell-through rate of 86%.
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