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# Bartholomew Colles Watkins (1833–1891)

Bartholomew Colles Watkins is an Irish artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,470. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bartholomew Colles Watkins sold in 2021 for $10,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bartholomew Colles Watkins work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomew Colles Watkins work is $3,470.

The median Bartholomew Colles Watkins painting sells for $3,588 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $3,588† | $15,136 | 76.5% | 2024-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,432–$5,776† | $4,080† | $15,136 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $15,136 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,593 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bartholomew Colles Watkins worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomew Colles Watkins work is $3,470. The median Bartholomew Colles Watkins painting sells for $3,588 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bartholomew Colles Watkins painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bartholomew Colles Watkins painting is $3,588. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bartholomew Colles Watkins's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bartholomew Colles Watkins painting is $15,136.

### What is the average price of a medium Bartholomew Colles Watkins painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bartholomew Colles Watkins painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bartholomew Colles Watkins's auction record?

Bartholomew Colles Watkins's auction record is $15,136, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.