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).
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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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
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All watercolors results
- £7,500≈ $10,133≈ €8,649Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–800
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500
- £35≈ $47≈ €41Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000
- £3,800≈ $4,619≈ €4,388Sign up free to see
- £1,000≈ $1,313≈ €1,184Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50–70
- £800≈ $1,114≈ €897Sign up free to see
- £238≈ $348≈ €329Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800
- £480≈ $754≈ €606Sign up free to see
- £330≈ $518≈ €416Sign up free to see
- £350≈ $590≈ €432Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300
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?
Send a few photos for a free auction estimate: a specialist reviews it and replies by email, with no obligation to sell.
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