William Henry Millais Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1828–1899

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Of the 10 lots by William Henry Millais (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2012 and 2024, 9 found a buyer (90%). Half of the priced sales fell between $498Sign up free to see and $856Sign up free to see, with a median of $593Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.5kSign up free to see for On the Lynn' signed and dated 1880 21.5 x 18.75in at Gorringe's in December 2018. Most results come from Dreweatts (7), Gorringe's (1) and Elstob & Elstob (1).

£1,200≈ $1,537≈ €1,347Sign uprecord priceOn the Lynn' signed and dated 1880 21.5 x 18.75inGorringe's201810auction results2012–2024years recorded90%sold$593Sign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results: 10 2012–2024
Price range: $421–$1.5kSign up free to see
Median price: $593Sign up free to see 9 sold
Most recent sale: $576Sign up free to see Jul 2024, Elstob & Elstob
Record sale: $1.5kSign up free to see 2018, Gorringe's

Recent sales: River Through The Woods · Thames ditton · Birnam Watercolour Signed, titled and dated 18…

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William Henry Millais watercolors: key figures

Auction results: 10
Sold rate: 90%
Active at auction: 2012–2024
Median price: $593Sign up free to see
Record price: $1.5kSign up free to see On the Lynn' signed and dated 1880 21.5 x 18.75in, Gorringe's, Dec 2018

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (7), Gorringe's (1), Elstob & Elstob (1)

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River Through The Woods, 1885
Watercolor
50cm x 41cm
Elstob & Elstob · Jul 10, 2024 · Lot 710
£450≈ $576≈ €532HammerSign up free to seeView at Elstob & Elstob ↗
Thames ditton
Watercolor
16 x 26cm
Dreweatts · Oct 18, 2023 · Lot 183
£400≈ $488≈ €462HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
Birnam Watercolour Signed, titled and dated 1887 lower right 50.5 x 36cm (19¾ x 14 in.), 1887
Watercolor
50.5 x 36cm
Dreweatts · Dec 4, 2019 · Lot 189
£380≈ $498≈ €449HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
Reflections Watercolour 44 x 29cm (17¼ x 11¼ in.) Provenance: Property of the artist's family Thence by descent
Watercolor
44 x 29cm
Dreweatts · Apr 3, 2019 · Lot 141
£600≈ $790≈ €703HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
Birnam Watercolour Signed, titled and dated 1886 lower right 25.5 x 22.2cm (10 x 8½ in.) Provenance: Property of the artist's family Thence by descent, 1886
Watercolor
25.5 x 22.2cm
Dreweatts · Apr 3, 2019 · Lot 140
£450≈ $593≈ €527HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
A woodland pathway Watercolour and bodycolour 39.5 x 32cm (15½ x 12½ in.) Provenance: Property of the artist's family Thence by descent
Watercolor
39.5 x 32cm
Dreweatts · Apr 3, 2019 · Lot 139
£320≈ $421≈ €375HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
River Wey
Watercolor
41 x 64.5cm
Dreweatts · Apr 3, 2019 · Lot 138
£850≈ $1,119≈ €995HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Dreweatts ↗
Frensham
Watercolor
26 x 42cm
Dreweatts · Apr 3, 2019 · Lot 136
£650≈ $856≈ €761HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
On the Lynn' signed and dated 1880 21.5 x 18.75in, 1880
Watercolor
Gorringe's · Dec 4, 2018 · Lot 421
£1,200≈ $1,537≈ €1,347HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Gorringe's ↗
The Tay Dunkeld
Watercolor
37 x 67cm (14 9/16 x 26 3/8in).
Bonhams · Sep 12, 2012 · Lot 383
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about William Henry Millais watercolors

How much is a William Henry Millais watercolor worth?

William Henry Millais watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $421 and $1,537, with a median of $593; half of the 9 priced sales were between $498 and $856. 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 William Henry Millais watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,537 for “On the Lynn' signed and dated 1880 21.5 x 18.75in”, sold at Gorringe's in December 2018.

How much do William Henry Millais watercolors sell for?

Over the whole record (2012–2024) the median is $593.

How often do William Henry Millais watercolors sell at auction?

90% of the 10 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Henry Millais watercolors sold?

Most of the 10 recorded results come from Dreweatts (7), Gorringe's (1), Elstob & Elstob (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a William Henry Millais watercolor?

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