William Simpson Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1823–1899

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for William Simpson works on paper between 2014 and 2026, and 7 of them sold (47%). Half of the priced sales fell between $469Sign up free to see and $3kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.1kSign up free to see. General wyndham's camel holds the top price on file: $10.1kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (May 2026). Most results come from Bonhams (4), Chiswick Auctions (4) and Gorringe's (3).

£7,500≈ $10,133≈ €8,649Sign uprecord priceGeneral wyndham's camelDreweatts15auction results2014–2026years recorded47%sold$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

William Simpson works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
15 2014–2026
Price range
$47–$10.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.1kSign up free to see 7 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 works on paper: key figures

Auction results
15
Sold rate
47%
Active at auction
2014–2026
Median price
$1.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$10.1kSign up free to see General wyndham's camel, Dreweatts, May 2026

Top auction houses: Bonhams (4), Chiswick Auctions (4), Gorringe's (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. Untitled by William Simpson, pencil, offered Jul 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing
    34 x 24.2 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 424
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. 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 works on paper

How much is a William Simpson works on paper worth?

William Simpson works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $47 and $10,133, with a median of $1,114; half of the 7 priced sales were between $469 and $2,966. 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 works on paper 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 works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $4,619 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2014–2026) the median is $1,114.

How often do William Simpson works on paper sell at auction?

47% of the 15 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Simpson works on paper sold?

Most of the 15 recorded results come from Bonhams (4), Chiswick Auctions (4), Gorringe's (3). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a William Simpson works on paper?

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