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William Watson

British · 1831–1921 · Painter

British painter, active 1762

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4auction results2016–2025years recorded75%sold (3)$2.2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. William Watson, Highland Cattle at Rivers Edge, Oil on canvasHighland Cattle at Rivers EdgeJames D. Julia · $2,370≈ £1,633≈ €2,168Sign up to see
  2. William Watson, SHEEP IN THE HEATHER, LOCH TAY, oil on canvasSHEEP IN THE HEATHER, LOCH TAYLyon & Turnbull · £1,651≈ $2,202≈ €1,888Sign up to see
  3. William Watson, Untitled, watercolour 35 x 51.5cmUntitledSworders · £240≈ $292≈ €276Sign up to see

William Watson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for William Watson between 2016 and 2025, of which 3 sold (75%). Recorded sale prices range from $292Sign up free to see to $2.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.4kSign up free to see for Highland Cattle at Rivers Edge at James D. Julia in February 2016. The most common medium is oil paintings (2 lots). Most results come from James D. Julia (1), Lyon & Turnbull (1) and Sworders (1).

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  1. William Watson, SHEEP IN THE HEATHER, LOCH TAY, oil on canvas
    SHEEP IN THE HEATHER, LOCH TAY
    Oil · Canvas
    36cm x 51cm (14in x 20in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 31
    £1,651≈ $2,202≈ €1,888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. William Watson, Untitled, watercolour 35 x 51.5cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 242
    £240≈ $292≈ €276HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  3. William Watson, Highland Cattle at Rivers Edge, Oil on canvas
    Highland Cattle at Rivers Edge
    Oil · Canvas
    24" x 36". Overall: 30-1/2 ” x 43"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1166
    $2,370≈ £1,633≈ €2,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  4. William Watson, Highland cattle at the stream
    Highland cattle at the stream
    26 x 40cm (10 1/4 x 15 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 326
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗

William Watson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William Watson at auction?

$2,370Sign up free to see, for Highland Cattle at Rivers Edge at James D. Julia (February 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Watson?

The median sale price is $2.2kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Watson have sold at auction?

3 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell William Watson?

James D. Julia, Lyon & Turnbull and Sworders account for the most recorded results. James D. Julia · Lyon & Turnbull · Sworders

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