William Purser Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1789–1852

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ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for William Purser watercolors between 2022 and 2026, and 4 of them sold (57%). Half of the priced sales fell between $509Sign up free to see and $745Sign up free to see, with a median of $621Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $948Sign up free to see for Paysage près du Bosphore, animé de personnages at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés in November 2024. Sales were recorded mainly at Chiswick Auctions (3), Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés (2) and Toovey's (1).

€896≈ $948≈ £748Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPaysage près du Bosphore, animé de personnagesBeaussant Lefèvre & Associés7auction results2022–2026years recorded57%sold$621Sign up free to seemedian price

William Purser watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
7 2022–2026
Price range
$346–$948Sign up free to see
Median price
$621Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$564Sign up free to see Apr 2026, Moore Allen & Innocent
Record sale
$948Sign up free to see 2024, Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés

Recent sales: The Arch of Titus · Groupe de personnages devant la fontaine des E… · Paysage près du Bosphore, animé de personnages

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William Purser watercolors: key figures

Auction results
7
Sold rate
57%
Active at auction
2022–2026
Median price
$621Sign up free to see
Record price
$948Sign up free to see Paysage près du Bosphore, animé de personnages, Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés, Nov 2024

Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (3), Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés (2), Toovey's (1)

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  1. The Arch of Titus by William Purser, watercolour, sold Apr 2026
    The Arch of Titus
    Watercolor
    28.5 cm x 21.5 cm
    Moore Allen & Innocent · · Lot 304
    £420≈ $564≈ €482HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Moore Allen & Innocent ↗
  2. Untitled by William Purser, watercolour, offered Jan 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    7 x 9 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  3. Paysage près du Bosphore, animé de personnages by William Purser, Aquarelle, sold Nov 2024
    Paysage près du Bosphore, animé de personnages
    Watercolor
    24,3 x 36,5 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 9
    €896≈ $948≈ £748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  4. Groupe de personnages devant la fontaine des Eaux Douces sur la rive asiatique du Bosphore by William Purser, Aquarelle, sold Nov 2024
    Groupe de personnages devant la fontaine des Eaux Douces sur la rive asiatique du Bosphore
    Watercolor
    26,5 x 20,8 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 8
    €640≈ $677≈ £534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  5. Untitled by William Purser, watercolor, offered Jul 2023
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    14.5 x 22 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 340
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. Untitled by William Purser, watercolour, offered May 2023
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    50 x 43cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 458
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–250View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. Istanbul with the Walls of Constantinople by William Purser, watercolour, sold May 2022
    Istanbul with the Walls of Constantinople
    Watercolor
    14.5cm x 22cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 71
    £280≈ $346≈ €328HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗

Questions about William Purser watercolors

How much is a William Purser watercolor worth?

William Purser watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $346 and $948, with a median of $621 across 4 priced sales. 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 Purser watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $948 for “Paysage près du Bosphore, animé de personnages”, sold at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés in November 2024.

How much do William Purser watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $621 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2022–2026) the median is $621.

How often do William Purser watercolors sell at auction?

57% of the 7 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Purser watercolors sold?

Most of the 7 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (3), Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés (2), Toovey's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a William Purser watercolor?

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