William Edward Norton Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1843–1916

William Edward Norton oil paintings have appeared at auction 23 times in ArtSell’s records between 2006 and 2026; 20 sold, a sell-through rate of 87%. Across 20 sales with a published price, the typical result was $621Sign up free to see to $1.6kSign up free to see (median $1.1kSign up free to see). THE THAMES NEAR BLACKWALL, LONDON holds the top price on file: $5.4kSign up free to see at Whyte's (October 2017). Sales were recorded mainly at James D. Julia (5), Bonhams (5) and Sloans & Kenyon (4).

€4,600≈ $5,402≈ £4,067Sign uprecord priceTHE THAMES NEAR BLACKWALL, LONDONWhyte's201723auction results2006–2026years recorded87%sold$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

William Edward Norton oil paintings: key figures

Auction results: 23
Sold rate: 87%
Active at auction: 2006–2026
Median price: $1.1kSign up free to see
Record price: $5.4kSign up free to see THE THAMES NEAR BLACKWALL, LONDON, Whyte's, Oct 2017

Top auction houses: James D. Julia (5), Bonhams (5), Sloans & Kenyon (4)

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All oil paintings results

"Sand Merchant" Dieppe
Oil · Canvas
23" x 30"
Barridoff Auctions · Apr 11, 2026 · Lot 187
$1,100≈ £818≈ €939HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Ship Launch, 1871
Oil · Panel
5 3/4" x 7 5/8"
Barridoff Auctions · Apr 11, 2026 · Lot 186
$500≈ £372≈ €427HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in
Leonard Auction · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 160
Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗
Untitled (Ship at Sea)
Oil · Canvas
14 h x 18 w in (36 x 46 cm)
Toomey & Co. · Jun 27, 2024 · Lot 142
$452≈ £357≈ €423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
Kelp Gathering, c.1880
Oil · Canvas
45 x 59.70cm (17.7 x 23.5in)
Morgan O'Driscoll · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 66
€3,600≈ $3,950≈ £3,173HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
Square-rigged Vessel Under Sail
Oil · Canvas
16 x 27 in. (40.7 x 68.8 cm)
Bonhams · Sep 21, 2022 · Lot 31
$1,403≈ £1,236≈ €1,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
Seascape
Oil · Canvas
14" high x 18.25" wide
Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 11, 2021 · Lot 26
$1,800≈ £1,308≈ €1,512HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
The Shore, circa 1890s
Oil · Canvas
12 x 16 in.
Brunk Auctions · Nov 11, 2017 · Lot 1214
$400≈ £303≈ €343HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
THE THAMES NEAR BLACKWALL, LONDON, 1878
Oil · Canvas
25½ x 41½in. (64.77 x 105.41cm)
Whyte's · Oct 2, 2017 · Lot 126
€4,600≈ $5,402≈ £4,067HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Whyte's ↗
New Hampshire Landscape
Oil · Canvas
11-3/4" x 15-1/2". Overall 17-1/2" x 21-1/2"
James D. Julia · Feb 3, 2016 · Lot 1073
$1,185≈ £817≈ €1,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at James D. Julia ↗
Fish Folk on a Beach
Oil · Canvas
20 x 25 in.
Brunk Auctions · Nov 7, 2015 · Lot 538
$1,200≈ £793≈ €1,105HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Off Grand Manan - Bay of Fundy
Oil · Canvas
20 x 30in
Bonhams · Aug 17, 2015 · Lot 7057
$3,750≈ £2,400≈ €3,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
French Full Rigger
Oil · Canvas
18-1/4 x 14-1/4 in.
Brunk Auctions · Jul 18, 2015 · Lot 953
$1,500≈ £962≈ €1,378HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Farm
Oil · Canvas
11 in. x 15 1/2 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 21, 2015 · Lot 588
$425≈ £276≈ €376HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Coastal Town
Oil · Canvas
12 in. x 16 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 21, 2015 · Lot 448
$650≈ £423≈ €575HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Tall Ship Under Sail
Oil · Board
17-1/2" x 21-1/2". Overall: 24-1/2" x 28-1/2"
James D. Julia · Feb 4, 2014 · Lot 1467
$533≈ £327≈ €394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
Kelp Gatherers
Oil · Canvas
18 x 22in
Bonhams · Nov 29, 2011 · Lot 1058
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
Shoreline
Oil · Canvas
11 in. x 15 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Sep 16, 2011 · Lot 1478
$1,000≈ £634≈ €727HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Sailboats at Sunset
Oil · Board
9 1/2 in. x 11 1/4 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 634
$700≈ £446≈ €511HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
North East Harbor
Oil · Board
9-1/2” x 14-1/4”
James D. Julia · May 5, 2007 · Lot 542
$2,645≈ £1,332≈ €1,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at James D. Julia ↗
Dieppe Lighthouse
Oil · Canvas
12 x 16in
Bonhams · Dec 11, 2006 · Lot 34
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
Seascape
Oil · Canvas
7-3/4” x 11-1/2”
James D. Julia · Aug 22, 2006 · Lot 402
$660≈ £349≈ €515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at James D. Julia ↗
Flemish Dock Workers
Oil · Paper
10 3/4 x 15 1/2in
Bonhams · May 24, 2006 · Lot 1035
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
East Gloucester Rocks
Oil · Canvas
12” x 16”
James D. Julia · Jan 25, 2006 · Lot 35
$1,150≈ £642≈ €935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗