Montague Dawson (1895–1973)
What is Montague Dawson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for Montague Dawson at 22 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,632 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,851–$25,821, n=7). The auction record is $353,000 for Engagement between Mediator and three French and two American Ships (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engagement between Mediator and three French and two American Ships, 1895 | Oil paint | $353,000 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Henry Morgan's Ship off Gorgona in the Pacific, 1895 | Oil paint | $341,000 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | The Glorious American - The 'Constitution', 1895 | Oil paint | $317,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Blowing Hard: The Thermopylae | Oil on canvas | $308,248 | Christie's | Jan 2011 |
| 5 | Stunsails Pulling - The Oberon, 1895 | Oil paint | $281,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | A Clipper Ship in a Moonlit Sea, 1895 | Oil paint | $266,600 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Taking a Northwester: 'The Thermopylae', 1895 | Oil paint | $266,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Sea Beauty - The Tea Clipper 'Wild Ranger', 1895 | Oil paint | $209,000 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | Trimming the Sails, 1895 | Oil paint | $161,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | The Blackwall Frigate 'Walmer Castle', 1895 | Oil paint | $158,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 71 | $50,000 |
| Other | 14 | $25,949 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $5,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $212,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $33,497 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $7,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Montague Dawson is a British artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $30,714. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Montague Dawson sold in 2025 for $120,487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Montague Dawson on OpeningBid →What is a Montague Dawson work worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Montague Dawson work is $30,714.
The median Montague Dawson painting sells for $50,000 across 76 lots.
The median Montague Dawson print sells for $64 across 12 lots.
The median Montague Dawson work on paper sells for $3,836 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Montague Dawson paintings typically sell for $19,709–$75,625 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $64†‡ | $200† | 44.4% | 2025-10-13 |
| Paintings | 83 | $50,000†‡ | $353,000 | 91.6% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $3,836† | $18,750 | 60% | 2025-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $149,000‡ | $353,000 | — | 2025-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Montague Dawson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $64 with 44.4% sell-through. Paintings (83 lots) median $50,000, record $353,000. A typical Montague Dawson painting sells for around 775× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $149,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $36–$186†‡ | $70†‡ | $200† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $19,709–$75,625†‡ | $45,116†‡ | $353,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $127,450–$294,624‡ | $158,500‡ | $341,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$3,836† | $1,982† | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,864–$16,353 | $9,455 | $18,750 |
† 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 | 2014 | $353,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $341,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $200† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $196† |
† 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 Montague Dawson worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Montague Dawson work is $30,714. The median Montague Dawson painting sells for $50,000 across 76 lots. The median Montague Dawson print sells for $64 across 12 lots. The median Montague Dawson work on paper sells for $3,836 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Montague Dawson paintings typically sell for $19,709–$75,625 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Montague Dawson painting?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Montague Dawson painting is $50,000. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Montague Dawson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Montague Dawson painting is $353,000.
What is the average price of a Montague Dawson print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Montague Dawson print is $64. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Montague Dawson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Montague Dawson print is $200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Montague Dawson work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Montague Dawson work on paper is $3,836. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Montague Dawson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Montague Dawson work on paper is $18,750.
What is the average price of a medium Montague Dawson painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Montague Dawson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $45,116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Montague Dawson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Montague Dawson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $158,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Montague Dawson's auction record?
Montague Dawson's auction record is $353,000, set in 2014.
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