William James Aylward

William James Aylward

American · 1875–1956 · Painter, Illustrator

William James Aylward was an artist and illustrator who specialized in maritime themes for books and stories. He was also a war artist for the United States Army during World… (Wikipedia)

$2,600≈ £1,927≈ €2,243Sign uprecord priceThe Cove at Southport, MaineClarke Auction Gallery5auction results2007–2026years recorded100%sold (5)$1.2kSign up free to seemedian price

William James Aylward prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2007–2026
Price range
$500–$2.6kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.2kSign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$2.6kSign up free to see Sep 2026, Clarke Auction Gallery
Record sale
$2.6kSign up free to see 2026, Clarke Auction Gallery

Recent sales: The Cove at Southport, Maine · Untitled · painting "In Port

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Record prices

  1. The Cove at Southport, Maine by William James Aylward, Oil on board, sold Sep 2026The Cove at Southport, MaineClarke Auction Gallery · $2,600≈ £1,927≈ €2,243Sign up to see
  2. White Star Line Majestic by William James Aylward, poster, sold May 2007White Star Line MajesticVan Sabben Poster Auctions · €960≈ $1,294≈ £657Sign up to see
  3. UntitledHelmuth Stone Gallery · $1,197$950 + $247 premium≈ £945≈ €1,062Sign up to see

William James Aylward’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).

William James Aylward have appeared at auction 5 times in ArtSell’s records between 2007 and 2026; 5 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Half of the priced sales fell between $700Sign up free to see and $1.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.2kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is The Cove at Southport, Maine, sold at Clarke Auction Gallery in September 2026 for $2.6kSign up free to see. Most results come from Bunch Auctions (1), William Smith Auction (1) and Clarke Auction Gallery (1).

William James Aylward at auction: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2007–2026
Median price
$1.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$2.6kSign up free to see The Cove at Southport, Maine, Clarke Auction Gallery, Sep 2026
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Paintings3$500–$2.6kSign up free to see$1.2kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Bunch Auctions (1), William Smith Auction (1), Clarke Auction Gallery (1)

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  1. The Cove at Southport, Maine by William James Aylward, Oil on board, sold Sep 2026
    The Cove at Southport, Maine
    Oil · Board
    12.25" h x 16.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 13
    $2,600≈ £1,927≈ €2,243HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Untitled by William James Aylward, oil on canvas board, sold Oct 2025
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    William Smith Auction · · Lot 114
    $500≈ £378≈ €430HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at William Smith Auction ↗
  3. painting "In Port by William James Aylward, gouache on board, sold Sep 2023
    painting "In Port
    Gouache · Board · ed. 1/2
    Bunch Auctions · · Lot 30565
    $700≈ £561≈ €653HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–1,200View at Bunch Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    21.5 x 39.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 7
    $1,197≈ £945≈ €1,062$950 + $247 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  5. White Star Line Majestic by William James Aylward, poster, sold May 2007
    White Star Line Majestic
    Print (other) · Paper
    49x75 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 523
    €960≈ $1,294≈ £657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,250View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗

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William James Aylward: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William James Aylward at auction?

$2,600Sign up free to see, for The Cove at Southport, Maine at Clarke Auction Gallery (September 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William James Aylward?

The median sale price is $1.2kSign 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 James Aylward have sold at auction?

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell William James Aylward?

William Smith Auction, Bunch Auctions and Helmuth Stone Gallery account for the most recorded results. William Smith Auction · Bunch Auctions · Helmuth Stone Gallery

About William James Aylward

William James Aylward was an artist and illustrator who specialized in maritime themes for books and stories. He was also a war artist for the United States Army during World War I.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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