James Watterson Herald (1859–1914)
What is James Watterson Herald’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for James Watterson Herald at 6 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,183 including buyer’s premium (middle half $678–$1,368, n=6). The auction record is $4,432 for A village roup (2010, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A village roup, 1859 | Watercolour | $4,432 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| 2 | A BUSY FISHING VILLAGE | Signed, pastel | $3,760 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Fish wives in Market Place Arbroath, 1859 | Watercolour | $1,658 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 4 | RETURN OF THE FLEET | <p>Signed, watercolour</p> | $1,401 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | FIGURES UNDER A TREE | <p>Signed and dated '96 lower left, watercolour</p> | $1,268 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | RESTING TIME | Pastel on dark paper | $1,099 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Portrait of a girl | Pastel and bodycolour | $622 | Christie's | Jun 2003 |
| 8 | RIVER MEANDER | Signed lower left, watercolour | $537 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | WOODLAND LANDSCAPE | Watercolour | $537 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Forfar | Watercolour | $411 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,183 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,099 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
James Watterson Herald is a British (modern) artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,268. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Watterson Herald sold in 2026 for $3,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full James Watterson Herald record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View James Watterson Herald on OpeningBid →What is a James Watterson Herald work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Watterson Herald work is $1,268.
The median James Watterson Herald work on paper sells for $579 across 8 lots.
The median James Watterson Herald painting sells for $3,045 across 2 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 | 2 | $3,045 | $4,432 | — | 2010-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $579† | $3,760 | 88.9% | 2026-06-23 |
† 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) | 7 | $474–$945† | $537† | $1,401 |
† 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 | 2010 | $4,432 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,760 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,658 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,401 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Watterson Herald worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Watterson Herald work is $1,268. The median James Watterson Herald work on paper sells for $579 across 8 lots. The median James Watterson Herald painting sells for $3,045 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Watterson Herald's auction record?
James Watterson Herald's auction record is $4,432, set in 2010.
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