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William Henry Williamson Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1820–1883

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ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for William Henry Williamson paintings between 2008 and 2025, and 9 of them sold (47%). Half of the priced sales fell between $249Sign up free to see and $710Sign up free to see, with a median of $316Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Fishing vessels off the coast at dawn; At dusk, sold at Bonhams in November 2008 for $1.3kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at John Nicholson's (7), Bonhams (3) and Woolley & Wallis (2).

£840≈ $1,262≈ €998Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumFishing vessels off the coast at dawn; At duskBonhams19auction results2008–2025years recorded47%sold$316Sign up free to seemedian price

William Henry Williamson paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
19 2008–2025
Price range
$210–$1.3kSign up free to see
Median price
$316Sign up free to see 9 sold
Most recent sale
$256Sign up free to see Mar 2025, Woolley & Wallis
Record sale
$1.3kSign up free to see 2008, Bonhams

Recent sales: Fishing boats near Ventnor · British, a fishing boat rounding a headland · British, Sailboats in choppy sea

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William Henry Williamson paintings: key figures

Auction results
19
Sold rate
47%
Active at auction
2008–2025
Median price
$316Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.3kSign up free to see Fishing vessels off the coast at dawn; At dusk, Bonhams, Nov 2008

Top auction houses: John Nicholson's (7), Bonhams (3), Woolley & Wallis (2)

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  1. Fishing boats near Ventnor by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Fishing boats near Ventnor
    Oil · Canvas
    25.2 x 45.6cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 246
    £200≈ $256≈ €240HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  2. British, a fishing boat rounding a headland by William Henry Williamson, 1875, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2023
    British, a fishing boat rounding a headland, 1875
    Oil · Canvas
    61 x 91cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 426
    £550≈ $710≈ €633HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  3. British, Sailboats in choppy sea by William Henry Williamson, 1882, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2022
    British, Sailboats in choppy sea, 1882
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 493
    £160≈ $210≈ €191HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at John Nicholson's ↗
  4. Going to the Rescue by William Henry Williamson, 1877, Oil on canvas Indistinctly signed and dated, offered Feb 2022
    Going to the Rescue, 1877
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 56cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. Fishing boats in choppy waters Signed and dated W H by William Henry Williamson, Oil on canvas, sold Aug 2021
    Fishing boats in choppy waters Signed and dated W H
    Oil · Canvas
    30.5 x 45.7cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 730
    £180≈ $249≈ €212HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  6. Oils by William Henry Williamson, oil, offered Jul 2021
    Oils
    Oil
    19 x 40cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 232
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  7. Shipping off Scarborough by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered May 2021
    Shipping off Scarborough
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 328
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  8. British, fishing boats leaving port in heavy weather by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered Feb 2021
    British, fishing boats leaving port in heavy weather
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 456
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–1,000View at John Nicholson's ↗
  9. Shipping off Scarborough by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered Jan 2021
    Shipping off Scarborough
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 386
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  10. British, fishing boats leaving port in heavy weather by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2020
    British, fishing boats leaving port in heavy weather
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 424
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at John Nicholson's ↗
  11. Shipping off Scarborough by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered Nov 2020
    Shipping off Scarborough
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 377
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  12. Shipping in the Channel by William Henry Williamson, oil on board, sold Dec 2019
    Shipping in the Channel
    Oil · Board
    14 x 25cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 427
    £240≈ $316≈ €285HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Gorringe's ↗
  13. Leaving the docks Oil on canvas Signed and indistinctly dated 185[] lower left 30 x 46cm (11¾ x 18 in.) by William Henry Williamson, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2018
    Leaving the docks Oil on canvas Signed and indistinctly dated 185[] lower left 30 x 46cm (11¾ x 18 in.)
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 46cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 48
    £400≈ $511≈ €450HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  14. Stormy seas by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2017
    Stormy seas
    Oil · Canvas
    62.3 x 37 cm
    Catherine Southon Auctioneers · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–200View at Catherine Southon Auctioneers ↗
  15. Stormy scenes with rocky coastline by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered Dec 2017
    Stormy scenes with rocky coastline
    Oil · Canvas
    62.7 x 37.2 cm
    Catherine Southon Auctioneers · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–200View at Catherine Southon Auctioneers ↗
  16. Moored Boat by William Henry Williamson, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2015
    Moored Boat
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 44.5cm (9 7/16 x 17 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 235
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  17. (1820-1883, BRITISH) Shipping off white Cliffs oil on panel, initialled lower left 4½ x 6½ins by William Henry Williamson, oil on panel, sold Dec 2014
    (1820-1883, BRITISH) Shipping off white Cliffs oil on panel, initialled lower left 4½ x 6½ins
    Oil · Panel
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 177
    £150≈ $236≈ €189HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–100View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  18. Fishing boats off a coast, and another similar by William Henry Williamson, both signed with initials, oil on board,, sold Dec 2008
    Fishing boats off a coast, and another similar
    Oil · Board
    22.5 x 40cm (8 7/8 x 15 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 374
    £744≈ $1,140≈ €833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Fishing vessels off the coast at dawn; At dusk by William Henry Williamson, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2008
    Fishing vessels off the coast at dawn; At dusk
    Oil · Canvas
    25 x 46cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 159
    £840≈ $1,262≈ €998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about William Henry Williamson paintings

How much is a William Henry Williamson painting worth?

William Henry Williamson paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $210 and $1,262, with a median of $316; half of the 9 priced sales were between $249 and $710. 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 Williamson painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,262 for “Fishing vessels off the coast at dawn; At dusk”, sold at Bonhams in November 2008.

How much do William Henry Williamson paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $256 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2008–2025) the median is $316.

How often do William Henry Williamson paintings sell at auction?

47% of the 19 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Henry Williamson paintings sold?

Most of the 19 recorded results come from John Nicholson's (7), Bonhams (3), Woolley & Wallis (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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