William Lester Stevens Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1888–1969

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for William Lester Stevens watercolors between 2003 and 2026, of which 18 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $237 to $3,162, with a median of $809 across 18 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $3,162 for “Early Fall Colors” at James D. Julia in 2007.

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1. 
   Fenced In

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight 21 x 29 in.

   Bonhams · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 106
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Indian River

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight 21 x 29 in.

   Bonhams · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 94
   $1,280≈ £939≈ €1,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Winter Forest Landscape with a Stream and Trees

   Watercolor · Paper

   20 x 28 in

   Nadeau's Auction Gallery · Feb 1, 2025 · Lot 461A
   Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   Chimney Rock Mountain, NC

   Watercolor · Board

   19 x 23-1/2 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 12, 2022 · Lot 645
   $1,600≈ £1,359≈ €1,552HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   Landscape

   Watercolor

   21" high x 29.5" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 3, 2022 · Lot 44
   $300≈ £229≈ €273HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
6. 
   The Red House

   Watercolor · Paper

   9-1/4 x 13-1/4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · May 21, 2021 · Lot 1007
   $450≈ £317≈ €369HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Red Brick House

   Watercolor · Paper

   15-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 26, 2019 · Lot 1356
   $400≈ £305≈ €353HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
8. 
   St. Philip's Church, Charleston, South Carolina

   Watercolor · Paper

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 26, 2019 · Lot 1229
   $1,600≈ £1,221≈ €1,410HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
9. 
   Pink House, Charleston S.C.

   Watercolor · Paper

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 26, 2019 · Lot 1228
   $1,600≈ £1,221≈ €1,410HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
10. 
    Moores Corner, Leverett, Ma

    Watercolor

    Sight: 28-1/2" x 34-1/2". Overall 35" x 40-3/4"

    James D. Julia · Aug 16, 2017 · Lot 1151
    $1,391≈ £1,081≈ €1,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
11. 
    Moores Corner, Leverett, Ma

    Watercolor

    Sight: 28-1/2" x 34-1/2". Overall 35" x 40-3/4"

    James D. Julia · Feb 9, 2017 · Lot 1092
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at James D. Julia ↗
12. 
    Private Backroad

    Watercolor · Paper

    Sight: 7-1/2" x 10-1/4". Overall: 15" x 18"

    James D. Julia · Feb 3, 2016 · Lot 1051
    $237≈ £163≈ €217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at James D. Julia ↗
13. 
    Road Through Backwoods

    Watercolor · Paper

    Sight: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2". Overall: 15" x 18"

    James D. Julia · Feb 3, 2016 · Lot 1050
    $355≈ £245≈ €325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at James D. Julia ↗
14. 
    Maine Passing Storm

    Watercolor

    Sight: 20-1/4" x 26-3/4". Overall: 29" x 35-3/4"

    James D. Julia · Feb 3, 2016 · Lot 1005
    $829≈ £571≈ €758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗
15. 
    Shoreline Birches

    Watercolor · Paper

    7 x 10 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 12, 2014 · Lot 187
    $500≈ £308≈ €387HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
16. 
    Shoreline Birches

    Watercolor

    Sight: 7-1/2” x 9-3/4 Overall: 15-1/2" x 17-3/4"

    James D. Julia · Feb 4, 2014 · Lot 1524
    $789≈ £484≈ €584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at James D. Julia ↗
17. 
    Italian Street Scene

    Watercolor

    Sight: 18" x 15" Overall: 27-1/4" x 22-1/4"

    James D. Julia · Feb 4, 2014 · Lot 1397
    $486≈ £298≈ €359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
18. 
    Landscape with Old Tree and Wagon Wheel

    Watercolor

    28 1/4 in. x 32 1/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 16, 2010 · Lot 803
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
19. 
    Shoreline Birches

    Watercolor

    Sight: 7-1/2” x 9-3/4”

    James D. Julia · Aug 28, 2008 · Lot 3150
    $345≈ £188≈ €234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
20. 
    Early Fall Colors

    Watercolor

    16” x 22”

    James D. Julia · Aug 28, 2007 · Lot 399
    $3,162≈ £1,571≈ €2,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at James D. Julia ↗
21. 
    Portland LighthouseAttributed to the artist

    Watercolor

    11-1/2” x 17-1/4”

    James D. Julia · May 6, 2005 · Lot 755
    $360≈ £190≈ €278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
22. 
    Church on Grand Manan Island

    Watercolor

    17-1/2” x 21-1/2”

    James D. Julia · May 6, 2005 · Lot 754
    $1,207≈ £636≈ €932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at James D. Julia ↗
23. 
    Morning Light

    Watercolor

    14” x 17-1/2”

    James D. Julia · Aug 22, 2003 · Lot 1656
    $2,242≈ £1,424≈ €2,058Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗

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