William Joseph Shayer Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1811–1892

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for William Joseph Shayer oil paintings between 2014 and 2026, and 10 of them sold (67%). The median price realised is $2.4kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.5kSign up free to see–$3.5kSign up free to see. Gothic church ruins in the forest holds the top price on file: $4.9kSign up free to see at Lempertz (May 2023). Sales were recorded mainly at Jackson's International Auctioneers (4), Bonhams (3) and Lempertz (2).

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1. 
   Fisher Folk, 1849

   Oil · Canvas

   H 20" W 24"

   DuMouchelles · Sep 18, 2026 · Lot 1091
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
2. 
   On the trail; The huntsman's call, a pair

   Oil · Canvas

   30.5 x 50.8cm (12 x 20in).

   Bonhams · Dec 17, 2025 · Lot 149
   £410≈ $547≈ €466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Morning, South DevonCircle of the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   46 x 61cm (18 1/8 x 24in).

   Bonhams · Mar 20, 2025 · Lot 37
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Two Works: "The Right Sort" and "The Early Delivery" 1863

   Oil · Canvas

   12.25 x 18 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · Mar 13, 2025 · Lot 1071
   $2,000≈ £1,547≈ €1,847HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
5. 
   Travelers Resting at a Country Inn

   Oil · Canvas

   36 x 48 in

   Leonard Auction · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 22
   Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
6. 
   The Brighton to London Royal Mail

   Oil · Canvas

   46cm x 61cm

   Chorley's · Apr 23, 2024 · Lot 186
   £3,800≈ $4,714≈ €4,416HammerSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Chorley's ↗
7. 
   A grey dapple and a chestnut in a country park

   Oil · Canvas

   62.5 x 75cm (24 5/8 x 29 1/2in).

   Bonhams · Feb 14, 2024 · Lot 535
   £1,152≈ $1,447≈ €1,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Gothic church ruins in the forest

   Oil · Canvas

   75.5 x 64 cm

   Lempertz · May 20, 2023 · Lot 2531
   €4,536≈ $4,903≈ £3,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
9. 
   HUNTSMEN AT A VILLAGE INN

   Oil · Board

   15cm x 23cm (6in x 9in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Feb 7, 2023 · Lot 86
   £403≈ $483≈ €451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
10. 
    The Hunting Party

    Oil · Canvas

    35.5 x 53.5 cm

    Lempertz · Mar 14, 2018 · Lot 200
    €2,232≈ $2,761≈ £1,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,500View at Lempertz ↗
11. 
    The Halfway House

    Oil · Canvas

    29.5 inches x 50 inches (75 x 127 cm)

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Mar 29, 2017 · Lot 658
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–5,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
12. 
    Noonday Rest -

    Oil · Canvas

    54.5 inches x 31 inches (138 x 79 cm)

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Mar 29, 2017 · Lot 657
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–5,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
13. 
    Noonday Rest -

    Oil · Canvas

    54.5 inches x 31 inches (138 x 79 cm)

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Nov 29, 2016 · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
14. 
    The Halfway House

    Oil · Canvas

    29.5 inches x 50 inches (75 x 127 cm)

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Nov 29, 2016 · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
15. 
    The plough teamAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    71.1 x 91.4cm (28 x 36in).

    Bonhams · Oct 19, 2016 · Lot 574
    £500≈ $614≈ €560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    Up hill springing 'emAfter the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    16 3/4 x 24 1/4in

    Bonhams · Sep 25, 2016 · Lot 3054
    $350≈ £271≈ €311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Two fox hunting scenes: The Chase and The Hunt, one signed lower right, one on log at left "W.J. Shayer 1851

    Oil · Canvas

    13-3/4 x 18 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Jul 9, 2016 · Lot 964
    $3,500≈ £2,695≈ €3,162HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
18. 
    Set of five fox hunting vignettes

    Oil · Panel

    the largest 15 x 12cm (5 7/8 x 4 3/4in).

    Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 383
    £1,250≈ $1,820≈ €1,613Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    Up hill springing 'emAfter the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    16 3/4 x 24 1/4in

    Bonhams · Aug 17, 2015 · Lot 7009
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    Pferdeporträt im Stall

    Oil · Canvas

    43 x 53,5cm

    Van Ham · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 726
    €2,838≈ $3,529≈ £2,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
21. 
    Fishermen and Villagers on the Shore with the Day's CatchAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    28 inches x 36.2 inches (71 x 92 cm)

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Nov 20, 2013 · Lot 592
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
22. 
    Fishermen and Villagers on the Shore with the Day's CatchAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    28 inches x 36.2 inches (71 x 92 cm)

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jun 11, 2013 · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
23. 
    Well Up to TimeAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    29 in. x 36 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 5, 2010 · Lot 1496
    $2,000≈ £1,276≈ €1,461HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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