William Simpson Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1823–1899

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William Simpson watercolors have appeared at auction 16 times in ArtSell’s records between 2014 and 2026; 9 sold, a sell-through rate of 56%. Half of the priced sales fell between $518Sign up free to see and $1.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $754Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is General wyndham's camel, sold at Dreweatts in May 2026 for $10.1kSign up free to see. Most results come from Bonhams (4), Gorringe's (3) and Chiswick Auctions (3).

£7,500≈ $10,133≈ €8,649Sign uprecord priceGeneral wyndham's camelDreweatts16auction results2014–2026years recorded56%sold$754Sign up free to seemedian price

William Simpson watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
16 2014–2026
Price range
$47–$10.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$754Sign up free to see 9 sold
Most recent sale
$10.1kSign up free to see May 2026, Dreweatts
Record sale
$10.1kSign up free to see 2026, Dreweatts

Recent sales: General wyndham's camel · Scene from the Crimean War watercolour, inscri… · Untitled

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William Simpson watercolors: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
56%
Active at auction
2014–2026
Median price
$754Sign up free to see
Record price
$10.1kSign up free to see General wyndham's camel, Dreweatts, May 2026

Top auction houses: Bonhams (4), Gorringe's (3), Chiswick Auctions (3)

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  1. General wyndham's camel by William Simpson, Pencil and watercolour Variously inscribed and dated General Wyndhams Camel/13 Feb, sold May 2026
    General wyndham's camel
    Watercolor
    10 x 14.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 678
    £7,500≈ $10,133≈ €8,649HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Dreweatts ↗
  2. Mount Ida by William Simpson, watercolour, offered Feb 2026
    Mount Ida
    Watercolor
    27 x 42 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled by William Simpson, watercolour, offered Apr 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor · ed. 5/8
    27 x 42 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  4. Scene from the Crimean War watercolour, inscribed verso, oval 9.5cm x 14cm by William Simpson, watercolour, sold Apr 2025
    Scene from the Crimean War watercolour, inscribed verso, oval 9.5cm x 14cm
    Watercolor
    9.5cm x 14cm
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 22
    £35≈ $47≈ €41HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–60View at John Nicholson's ↗
  5. Untitled by William Simpson, watercolour, offered Jan 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    27 x 42 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. Untitled by William Simpson, Watercolour, sold Oct 2023
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    10.5 x 16.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 717
    £3,800≈ $4,619≈ €4,388HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. Figures by the Tollbooth, Glasgow by William Simpson, Pen and ink and watercolour, sold Dec 2019
    Figures by the Tollbooth, Glasgow
    Watercolor
    21.5cm x 31.5cm (8.5in x 12.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 74
    £1,000≈ $1,313≈ €1,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Italian hillside town, 12 x 19cm by William Simpson, watercolour, offered Nov 2018
    Italian hillside town, 12 x 19cm
    Watercolor
    12 x 19cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 363
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50–70View at Gorringe's ↗
  9. Died at Ahmednuggar, 4th August 1843' signed with label verso, and 'Ahmednuggar salabat Khan's Tomb, 1871' initialled, 4.5 x 7.25in by William Simpson, watercolor, sold Mar 2018
    £800≈ $1,114≈ €897HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Gorringe's ↗
  10. A view of Bombay by William Simpson, grisaille watercolour, sold Apr 2015
    A view of Bombay
    Watercolor
    26.5 x 42cm (10 7/16 x 16 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 291
    £238≈ $348≈ €329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  11. A view of Bombay by William Simpson, grisaille watercolour, offered Feb 2015
    A view of Bombay
    Watercolor
    26.5 x 42cm (10 7/16 x 16 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 250
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  12. (1823-1899, BRITISH) Mount Ida, Island of Crete, Greece  watercolour, signed, by William Simpson, watercolour, sold Dec 2014
    (1823-1899, BRITISH) Mount Ida, Island of Crete, Greece watercolour, signed,
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 8
    £480≈ $754≈ €606HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–500View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  13. (1823-1899, BRITISH) Oltenitza, on the Danube, North Bank  sepia watercolour, by William Simpson, watercolour, sold Dec 2014
    (1823-1899, BRITISH) Oltenitza, on the Danube, North Bank sepia watercolour,
    Watercolor
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 7
    £330≈ $518≈ €416HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  14. Dunrobin Castle by William Simpson, watercolour, sold May 2014
    Dunrobin Castle
    Watercolor
    33.5 x 50cm (13 3/16 x 19 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 209
    £350≈ $590≈ €432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Dunrobin Castle by William Simpson, watercolour, offered Feb 2014
    Dunrobin Castle
    Watercolor
    33.5 x 50cm (13 3/16 x 19 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Dragoon on horseback, 4.5 x 6.75in by William Simpson, pencil and watercolour, offered Feb 2014
    Dragoon on horseback, 4.5 x 6.75in
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1057
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗

Questions about William Simpson watercolors

How much is a William Simpson watercolor worth?

William Simpson watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $47 and $10,133, with a median of $754; half of the 9 priced sales were between $518 and $1,313. 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 Simpson watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $10,133 for “General wyndham's camel”, sold at Dreweatts in May 2026.

How much do William Simpson watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $4,619 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2014–2026) the median is $754.

How often do William Simpson watercolors sell at auction?

56% of the 16 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Simpson watercolors sold?

Most of the 16 recorded results come from Bonhams (4), Gorringe's (3), Chiswick Auctions (3). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a William Simpson watercolor?

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