William Howard Yorke, The barque 'J H Marsters' in full sail

William Howard Yorke

British · 1847–1921 · Painter

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5auction results2004–2025years recorded100%sold (5)$3.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. William Howard Yorke, Hamburger Bark "Lohengrin" vor der englischen Küste, 1882, Oil on canvasHamburger Bark "Lohengrin" vor der englischen KüsteKetterer Kunst · €8,190≈ $10,432≈ £5,698Sign up to see
  2. William Howard Yorke, Bark "Olive" aus Hamburg, 1888, Oil on canvasBark "Olive" aus HamburgKetterer Kunst · €7,200≈ $9,589≈ £4,895Sign up to see
  3. The wood three-masted barque KarooBrunk Auctions · $3,250≈ £2,397≈ €2,767Sign up to see

William Howard Yorke’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for William Howard Yorke between 2004 and 2025, of which 5 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.5kSign up free to see to $10.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $10.4kSign up free to see for Hamburger Bark "Lohengrin" vor der englischen Küste at Ketterer Kunst in October 2004. The most common medium is oil paintings (5 lots). Most results come from Ketterer Kunst (2), Bonhams (2) and Lawrences Auctioneers (1).

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  1. The wood three-masted barque Karoo
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 30 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 69
    $3,250≈ £2,397≈ €2,767HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. William Howard Yorke, America, 1892, oil on canvas
    America, 1892
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 36 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 1025
    $3,072≈ £2,412≈ €2,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. William Howard Yorke, The `City Of Paris` Under Full Sail
    The `City Of Paris` Under Full SailFollower of the artist
    44.5 x 70cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 355
    £550≈ $697≈ €641HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  4. William Howard Yorke, 'Levuka' af Kragero Capt. A. Axelsen, oil on canvas
    'Levuka' af Kragero Capt. A. Axelsen
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 30in (50.8 x 76.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 254
    $1,500≈ £1,066≈ €1,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. William Howard Yorke, Bark "Olive" aus Hamburg, 1888, Oil on canvas
    Bark "Olive" aus Hamburg, 1888
    Oil · Canvas
    43 : 70 cm (16,9 : 27,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1028
    €7,200≈ $9,589≈ £4,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  6. William Howard Yorke, Hamburger Bark "Lohengrin" vor der englischen Küste, 1882, Oil on canvas
    Hamburger Bark "Lohengrin" vor der englischen Küste, 1882
    Oil · Canvas
    50 : 74,5 cm (19,6 : 29,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 151
    €8,190≈ $10,432≈ £5,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

William Howard Yorke paintings (5)William Howard Yorke oil paintings (5)

William Howard Yorke: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William Howard Yorke at auction?

$10,432Sign up free to see, for Hamburger Bark "Lohengrin" vor der englischen Küste at Ketterer Kunst (October 2004) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Howard Yorke?

The median sale price is $3.3kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Howard Yorke have sold at auction?

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell William Howard Yorke?

Ketterer Kunst, Bonhams and Lawrences Auctioneers account for the most recorded results. Ketterer Kunst · Bonhams · Lawrences Auctioneers

About William Howard Yorke

In museum collections

  • William Howard Yorke, The barque 'J H Marsters' in full sailThe barque 'J H Marsters' in full sail
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • William Howard Yorke, The barque 'Lord Clarendon' under wayThe barque 'Lord Clarendon' under way, 1871
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • William Howard Yorke, The ship 'Magna Charta' in full sailThe ship 'Magna Charta' in full sail, 1871
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain
  • William Howard Yorke, The barque 'Minnie Carvill'The barque 'Minnie Carvill', 1874
    Royal Museums Greenwich · Public domain

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Related artists — British, born 1822–1872