J. S. Watkins (1866–1942)
J. S. Watkins is a British, Australian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $174. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by J. S. Watkins sold in 2026 for $174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View J. S. Watkins on OpeningBid →What is a J. S. Watkins work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. S. Watkins work is $174.
The median J. S. Watkins work on paper sells for $123 across 15 lots.
The median J. S. Watkins painting sells for $355 across 7 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 | 19 | $355† | $6,924† | 36.8% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $123† | $3,058† | 57.7% | 2026-07-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $69–$141† | $103† | $587† |
† 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 | 2011 | $6,924† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,058† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,655† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,241† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a J. S. Watkins worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. S. Watkins work is $174. The median J. S. Watkins work on paper sells for $123 across 15 lots. The median J. S. Watkins painting sells for $355 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a J. S. Watkins work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. S. Watkins work on paper is $123. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J. S. Watkins's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J. S. Watkins work on paper is $3,058. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,058 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a J. S. Watkins painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. S. Watkins painting is $355. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J. S. Watkins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J. S. Watkins painting is $6,924. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,924 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small J. S. Watkins work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small J. S. Watkins work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J. S. Watkins's auction record?
J. S. Watkins's auction record is $6,924, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,924 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full J. S. Watkins record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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