William Dole Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1917–1983

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for William Dole works on paper between 2006 and 2026, of which 11 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $917 to $4,550, with a median of $1,838 across 11 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $4,550 for “Proxy” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2022.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   From the S.P. Station, 1949

   Watercolor · Paper

   9.75 x 15.5 in

   Concept Art Gallery · Jun 6, 2026 · Lot 58
   Result not publishedEst. $600–900View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 1963

   Watercolor · Paper

   12 5/8 x 17 in.

   Bonhams · Mar 4, 2026 · Lot 52
   $1,024≈ £765≈ €879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Stately Romp, 1962

   Watercolor · Paper

   13 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.

   Bonhams · Mar 4, 2026 · Lot 48
   $1,024≈ £765≈ €879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Citadel, 1978

   Mixed media · Paper

   26 3/4 x 18 1/2 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 15, 2023 · Lot 2056
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Ashtabula, 1976

   Watercolor · Paper

   10¾ h x 13½ w in (27 x 34 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Aug 1, 2023 · Lot 225
   $917≈ £718≈ €836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
6. 
   History of the King, 1963

   Watercolor · Paper

   8 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 14, 2022 · Lot 49
   $4,080≈ £3,533≈ €4,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Proxy, 1975

   Mixed media · Paper

   16½ h x 22¼ w in (42 x 57 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 12, 2022 · Lot 178
   $4,550≈ £3,843≈ €4,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
8. 
   Discant, 1974

   Watercolor · Paper

   12¼ h x 10¾ w in (31 x 27 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 12, 2022 · Lot 180
   $3,900≈ £3,294≈ €3,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
9. 
   The Barred Window, 1953

   Watercolor · Paper

   19½ h x 23 w in (50 x 58 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 25, 2022 · Lot 185
   $1,250≈ £947≈ €1,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    Untitled, 1959

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 10, 2018 · Lot 120
    $2,000≈ £1,496≈ €1,702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
11. 
    Hortatory Device, 1963

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 10, 2018 · Lot 119
    $1,375≈ £1,028≈ €1,170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
12. 
    Mirror, 1961

    Watercolor

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 9, 2011 · Lot 203
    $1,838≈ £1,175≈ €1,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    (American 1917-1983)

    Mixed media · Paper

    5 3/4 x 9in (14.5 x 23cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 5, 2006 · Lot 141
    $2,271≈ £1,197≈ €1,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗

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