> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-watterston-herald · updated 2026-11-02

# James Watterston Herald (1859–1914)

## What is James Watterston Herald’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for James Watterston Herald at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,619 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,022–$2,005, n=6). The auction record is $5,792 for THE YOUNG VIOLINIST (2024, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE YOUNG VIOLINIST | Signed, pastel on coloured paper | $5,792 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | The Travelling Show | Signed, watercolour | $4,505 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | PROMENADE | Signed, pastel | $3,861 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | THE DROVER'S RETURN | Signed, pastel on brown paper | $3,529 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | TRAFALGAR SQUARE | Signed with initials, pastel | $3,142 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | UNDER THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS | Signed, watercolour | $2,638 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | FIGURES ON A TERRACE | Watercolour | $2,574 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | FIGURES PROMENADING ON THE BEACH | Signed, watercolour on buff paper | $2,574 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | FIGURES IN THE CHURCH SQUARE | Watercolour | $2,199 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT FROM THE RIVER | Signed, watercolour | $2,127 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 20 | $2,110 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,085 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Watterston Herald is a Scottish artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,110.

A work by James Watterston Herald sold in 2024 for $3,529, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Watterston Herald work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Watterston Herald work is $2,110.

The median James Watterston Herald work on paper sells for $2,110 across 20 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,110 | $5,792 | 90.9% | 2026-10-22 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,402–$2,574 | $2,085 | $3,529 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,505 |

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 James Watterston Herald worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Watterston Herald work is $2,110. The median James Watterston Herald work on paper sells for $2,110 across 20 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Watterston Herald work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Watterston Herald work on paper is $2,110.

### What is James Watterston Herald's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Watterston Herald work on paper is $5,792.

### What is the average price of a small James Watterston Herald work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Watterston Herald work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,085, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is James Watterston Herald's auction record?

James Watterston Herald's auction record is $5,792, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Watterston Herald auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-watterston-herald (updated 2026-11-02).

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.