William Edward Norton Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1843–1916

ArtSell has recorded 22 auction results for William Edward Norton paintings between 2006 and 2026, of which 20 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $400 to $5,402, with a median of $1,125 across 20 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 $5,402 for “THE THAMES NEAR BLACKWALL, LONDON” at Whyte's in 2017.

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1. 
   "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 ↗
2. 
   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 ↗
3. 
   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 ↗
4. 
   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. ↗
5. 
   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 ↗
6. 
   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 ↗
7. 
   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 ↗
8. 
   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 ↗
9. 
   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 ↗
10. 
    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 ↗
11. 
    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 ↗
12. 
    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 ↗
13. 
    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 ↗
14. 
    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 ↗
15. 
    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 ↗
16. 
    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 ↗
17. 
    Kelp Gatherers

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 22in

    Bonhams · Nov 29, 2011 · Lot 1058
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    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 ↗
19. 
    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 ↗
20. 
    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 ↗
21. 
    Dieppe Lighthouse

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16in

    Bonhams · Dec 11, 2006 · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    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 ↗
23. 
    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 ↗

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