William Henry Holmes Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Henry Holmes Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 23, 2024
William Henry Holmes, oil, Wooded landscape
Est: $300 - $500
with Stream, on canvas, image area 9 1/2" X 6 1/2" plus frame. Provenance: Noyes and Blakeslee Gallery, Boston, then Knoke Fine Art, Atlanta, then Charlton Hall Galleries.
Richard D. Hatch & Associates
Sep. 29, 2023
William Henry Holmes &Thomas Moran, Views of the Marble Cañon Platform From The Eastern Brink of the Kaibab. Atlas Sheet XIX.
Est: $560 - $800
William Henry Holmes & Thomas Moran Views of the Marble Cañon Platform From The Eastern Brink of the Kaibab. Atlas Sheet XIX. From: Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Tertiary History of the Grand Canyon District. Washington, 1882. Chromolitograph Sheet size: 19 3/4 x 33"
Arader Galleries California
Sep. 29, 2023
William Henry Holmes &Thomas Moran, Looking Up The Toroweap From Vulcan's Throne. Atlas Sheet V.
Est: $560 - $800
William Henry Holmes & Thomas Moran Looking Up The Toroweap From Vulcan's Throne. Atlas Sheet V. From: Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Tertiary History of the Grand Canyon District. Washington, 1882. Chromolitograph Sheet size: 19 3/4 x 33"
Arader Galleries California
Sep. 29, 2023
William Henry Holmes &Thomas Moran, Views From Mt. Trumbull and Mt. Emma. Atlas Sheet X.
Est: $560 - $800
William Henry Holmes & Thomas Moran Views From Mt. Trumbull and Mt. Emma. Atlas Sheet X. From: Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Tertiary History of the Grand Canyon District. Washington, 1882. Chromolitograph Sheet size: 19 3/4 x 33"
Arader Galleries California
Sep. 29, 2023
William Henry Holmes & Thomas Moran, The Temples and Towers of the virgen. Atlas Sheet IV.
Est: $560 - $800
William Henry Holmes & Thomas Moran The Temples and Towers of the virgen. Atlas Sheet IV. From: Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Tertiary History of the Grand Canyon District. Washington, 1882. Chromolitograph Sheet size: 19 3/4 x 33"
Arader Galleries California
Sep. 15, 2023
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933), Sailing at dusk., Watercolor on paper, 9.5" x 14.5" sight. Framed 20" x 25".
Est: $500 - $800
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933 Sailing at dusk. Signed lower left "W.H. Holmes".
Eldred's
Sep. 14, 2023
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933), Figures on a country path., Watercolor on paper, 13.5" x 19.5" sight. Framed 22" x 27".
Est: $500 - $800
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933 Figures on a country path. Signed lower right "W.H. Holmes".
Eldred's
Sep. 14, 2023
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933), A lone figure by a stream., Watercolor on paper, 20.5" x 30". Framed 32" x 42".
Est: $500 - $800
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933 A lone figure by a stream. Signed lower left "W.H. Holmes".
Eldred's
Sep. 14, 2023
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933), Marsh landscape., Watercolor, 19.75" x 29.5" sight. Framed 28" x 38".
Est: $500 - $800
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933 Marsh landscape. Signed lower right "W.H. Holmes".
Eldred's
Jul. 16, 2023
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (AMER., 1846-1933)
Est: $200 - $400
The Grand Canyon, Arizona, 1920 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right h. 9-1/2 w. 14-1/2 in. (sight) overall: 19-1/4 x 24-1/2 in. (frame)
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 04, 2022
WATERCOLOR, RIO JANEIRO BY WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES 1846 - 1933 (9 3/4" X 14 1/2")
Est: $400 - $600
WATERCOLOR, RIO JANEIRO BY WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES 1846 - 1933 (9 3/4" X 14 1/2")
Carlsen Gallery, Inc.
May. 28, 2022
William Henry Holmes, Apache Indian Chief, 1963
Est: $600 - $800
William Henry Holmes (1846 - 1933) Apache Indian Chief, 1963 oil on canvas panel signed lower left: W H HOLMES inscribed verso: William H. Holmes / Apache Indian Chief / May, 1963 A. D.
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 23, 2022
+William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) "Along the Potomac", circa 1905, watercolor on paper, colorful depiction of tree lined s...
Est: $300 - $500
+William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) "Along the Potomac", circa 1905, watercolor on paper, colorful depiction of tree lined street with homes along the Potomac River, a city beyond, signed lower left, framed and matted behind glass, wear consistent with age, not examined out of frame, ss: 8 1/2" h. x 11 1/2" w. [PROVENANCE: Purchased from the Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT in 2019.]
Winter Associates, Inc.
Dec. 09, 2021
William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) Yucatec Shell Gatherer (A Basket of S
Est: $500 - $700
William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) Yucatec Shell Gatherer (A Basket of Shells, Coast of Yucatan), 1895 Watercolor and gouache on board 11 x 16-3/4 inches (27.9 x 42.5 cm) (sheet) Signed, titled and dated lower left: W.H. Holmes / Yucatec Shell Gatherer 1895 Initialed, titled and dated verso: A Basket of Shells, Coast of Yucatan / W.H.H. 1895 PROVENANCE: Christie's East, New York, November 30, 1994, lot 71; Collection of the The Jean & Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, September 14, 2014, lot 65764; Private collection, acquired from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 24, 2021
William "Bill" Holmes, Canadian (1924-2001), North Shore Winter, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 1/2 in.
Est: $75 - $150
William "Bill" Holmes Canadian (1924-2001) north shore winter oil on canvas signed 20 x 30 1/2 in.
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Nov. 18, 2021
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933), "Harbor Scene through Wisteria"., Oil on board, 14" x 18". Framed 26" x 30".
Est: $500 - $1,000
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES Washington, D.C./Illinois, 1846-1933 "Harbor Scene through Wisteria". Unsigned. Identified on gallery label verso.
Eldred's
Oct. 12, 2021
William Henry Holmes (American 1846-1933), Forest Clearing, Watercolor on Paper, Frame: 24-1/2 x 28-1/4 in
Est: $100 - $200
William Henry Holmes (American 1846-1933), Forest Clearing, Watercolor on Paper, Frame: 24-1/2 x 28-1/4 in
Weschler's
Sep. 24, 2021
William Henry Holmes Panorama from Pt. Sublime
Est: $600 - $1,200
William Henry Holmes -US Geological Survey View "Panorama from Point Sublime" framed in three parts -Each plate 18 x 30" with margins. Overall very clean with appropriate contemporary matte and frame -
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 09, 2021
William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) Yucatec Shell Gatherer (A Basket of S
Est: $500 - $700
William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) Yucatec Shell Gatherer (A Basket of Shells, Coast of Yucatan), 1895 Watercolor and gouache on board 11 x 16-3/4 inches (27.9 x 42.5 cm) (sheet) Signed, titled and dated lower left: W.H. Holmes / Yucatec Shell Gatherer 1895 Initialed, titled and dated verso: A Basket of Shells, Coast of Yucatan / W.H.H. 1895 PROVENANCE: Christie's East, New York, November 30, 1994, lot 71; The collection of the The Jean & Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust; heritage Auctions, Dallas, September 14, 2014, lot 65764; Private collection, acquired from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Aug. 27, 2021
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (DC/IL, 1846-1933)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Early View of San Diego, probably done during California explorations undertaken for the Smithsonian Institution. Watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gold molded frame, French-lined mat, glazed. OS: 21 1/2" x 28 1/2", SS: 14" x 21". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 22, 2020
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933 )
Est: $200 - $300
figures on a beach mixed media on paper h. 9-1/2 w. 14 in., sight overall: 20 x 24 in., framed signed lower right Limited Preview: Please note that this auction has a limited in-person preview. Not all items may be on display in the saleroom, if you wish to view a particular item in-person we strongly suggest contacting the gallery in advance of your visit.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 26, 2020
William Henry Holmes, Pair of Watercolors
Est: $300 - $500
Pair of William Henry Holmes (1846-1933) watercolors, both signed L/R. Provenance: From The Warren Estate.
Kaminski Auctions
Aug. 10, 2019
William Henry Holmes (DC/IL, 1846-1933), Maryland Meadow
Est: $50 - $25,000
William Henry Holmes (DC/IL, 1846-1933), Maryland Meadow watercolor, signed "W. H. Holmes" at lower right, matted and framed. DOA 18.75 x 22 3/8 in. In addition to his talents as an artist, Holmes' prolific and varied career included work as a museum curator and director, anthropologist, archaeologist, mountain climber, and illustrator. His work is present in renowned collections such as the Smithsonian Museum and the National Gallery, DC. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 29, 2019
William Henry Holmes (DC/IL, 1846-1933), Maryland Meadow
Est: $25 - $25,000
William Henry Holmes (DC/IL, 1846-1933), Maryland Meadow watercolor, signed "W. H. Holmes" at lower right, matted and framed. DOA 18.75 x 22 3/8 in. In addition to his talents as an artist, Holmes' prolific and varied career included work as a museum curator and director, anthropologist, archaeologist, mountain climber, and illustrator. His work is present in renowned collections such as the Smithsonian Museum and the National Gallery, DC. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 02, 2019
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (DC/IL, 1846-1933)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (DC/IL, 1846-1933) Early View of San Diego, probably done during California explorations undertaken for the Smithsonian Institution. Watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gold molded frame, French-lined mat, glazed. OS: 21 1/2" x 28 1/2", SS: 14" x 21". Fine condition. This picture was owned by Dr. Charles Doolittle Walcott, (inscribed on reverse by him), Director, US Geological Survey, 1894-1907; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1907-1927.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Mar. 03, 2019
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (DC/IL, 1846-1933)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (DC/IL, 1846-1933) Early View of San Diego, probably done during California explorations undertaken for the Smithsonian Institution. Watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gold molded frame, French-lined mat, glazed. OS: 21 1/2" x 28 1/2", SS: 14" x 21". Fine condition. This picture was owned by Dr. Charles Doolittle Walcott, (inscribed on reverse by him), Director, US Geological Survey, 1894-1907; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1907-1927.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Oct. 13, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES AMERICAN 1846-1933
Est: $400 - $600
Summer Landscape, watercolor, signed lower right
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Sep. 23, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (AMERICAN, 1846-1933) OFF SHORE SAILING WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: $600 - $800
William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) Off Shore Sailing Watercolor on paper 6-3/8 x 8-3/4 inches (16.2 x 22.2 cm) (sight) Signed lower right: W. H. Holmes HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 20, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). LANDSCAPE WITH HAY STACKS, signed lower right. Watercolor.
Est: $300 - $400
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). LANDSCAPE WITH HAY STACKS, signed lower right. Watercolor - Framed, sight: 4 1/2 in. x 6 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 02, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (DC/IL, 1846-1933)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (DC/IL, 1846-1933) Early View of San Diego, probably done during California explorations undertaken for the Smithsonian Institution. Watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gold molded frame, French-lined mat, glazed. OS: 21 1/2" x 28 1/2", SS: 14" x 21". Fine condition. This picture was owned by Dr. Charles Doolittle Walcott, (inscribed on reverse by him), Director, US Geological Survey, 1894-1907; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1907-1927.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 23, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES | Still Life with Flowers
Est: $600 - $800
signed 'Wm. H. Holmes' (lower right) and dated 'Christmas 1926' (lower left); also inscribed 'to Mrs. Minne Pilling/Christmas.1926/From W. H. Holmes' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper
Sotheby's
Oct. 29, 2017
WILLIAM H. HOLMES (AMERICAN 1846-1933). HARBOR SCENE.
Est: $200 - $400
Watercolor on paper, 19 X 24 inches. Signed "W.H. Holmes" l.l.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Sep. 23, 2017
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (AMERICAN, 1846-1933) MOUNTAIN OF THE HOLY CROSS Gouache: 5 x 7 in. (sight)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (AMERICAN, 1846-1933) MOUNTAIN OF THE HOLY CROSS Gouache: 5 x 7 in. (sight) Framed; lower left signed: W. H. Holmes Provenance: Given to the present owner by Mary Holmes Campbell, granddaughter of the artist, in 1992
Potomack Company
Aug. 20, 2017
WILLIAM H. HOLMES (AMERICAN 1846-1933). HARBOR SCENE.
Est: $400 - $800
Watercolor on paper, 19 X 24 inches. Signed "W.H. Holmes" l.l.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 05, 2017
WILLIAM H. HOLMES (American, 1846-1933)
Est: $250 - $350
WILLIAM H. HOLMES (American, 1846-1933), hillside, watercolor, signed lower left. Toning. Sight 8-1/4''h, 11-1/4''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 20, 2016
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES AMERICAN 1846-1933
Est: $400 - $600
Summer Landscape, watercolor, signed lower right
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Oct. 10, 2015
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES AMERICAN 1846-1933
Est: $400 - $600
Summer Landscape, watercolor, signed lower right
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Oct. 06, 2015
William Henry Holmes (American 1846-1933), Picnic under the Tree
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Henry Holmes (American 1846-1933) Picnic under the Tree Signed W.H. Holmes l.r. Watercolor on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Sight size: 10 x 14 in (25.4 x 35.6 cm)
Weschler's
Aug. 25, 2015
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933) TEA TIME WITH GRANDMOTHER / THE LETTER
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
1) Oil on canvas, housed in a period carved gilt wood frame, signed lower left indistinctly, inscribed on verso "To: M.W./From: W.H.H/1903". 2) Watercolor on paper, housed in a modern gilt wood frame with period gilt mat, signed lower left "W.H.HOLMES" SIZE: 1) 20" x 16". Overall: 28" x 24" 2) 21" x 14". Overall: 36" x 29" CONDITION: 1) Surface grime, craquelure, patch on verso corresponds with minor touchup, very good. 2) very good, not examined out of frame 49111-9
James D. Julia
Jan. 21, 2015
William Henry Holmes
Est: $200 - $300
William Henry Holmes (Ohio, 1846-1933), NATIVE AMERICAN WITH INFANT, watercolor, framed, signed & dated 1880, sight H10 1/2" W7" Provenance: Beals Island, Maine private collection
Charlton Hall
Sep. 20, 2014
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). LANDSCAPE WITH HAY STACKS, signed lower right. Watercolor.
Est: $400 - $500
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). LANDSCAPE WITH HAY STACKS, signed lower right. Watercolor - Framed, sight: 4 1/2 in. x 6 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Sep. 14, 2014
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933) Chalk Cliffs
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933) Chalk Cliffs, Dover, England, 1920 Watercolor and gouache on paper 8-1/4 x 14-1/4 inches (21.0 x 36.2 cm) (sight) Signed and dated lower left: WH Holmes. 1920 Handwritten and typed labels verso THE JEAN AND GRAHAM DEVOE WILLIFORD CHARITABLE TRUST PROVENANCE: Collection of John T. Loomis; Christie's East, New York, November 30, 1994, lot 71.
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 14, 2014
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933) Yucatec Shel
Est: $500 - $700
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933) Yucatec Shell Gatherer (A Basket of Shells, Coast of Yucatan), 1895 Watercolor and gouache on board 11 x 16-3/4 inches (27.9 x 42.5 cm) (sheet) Signed, titled and dated lower left: W.H. Holmes / Yucatec Shell Gatherer 1895 Initialed, titled and dated verso: A Basket of Shells, Coast of Yucatan / W.H.H. 1895 THE JEAN AND GRAHAM DEVOE WILLIFORD CHARITABLE TRUST PROVENANCE: Christie's East, New York, November 30, 1994, lot 71.
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 13, 2013
William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933), Two Works: View of a Native American with Baby in a Bulrush Basket (Possibly an Allegory of
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Henry Holmes (American, 1846-1933) Two Works: View of a Native American with Baby in a Bulrush Basket (Possibly an Allegory of Moses) and Flowering Branch Native signed and dated "WH Holmes 1880" l.r., Branch inscribed and date "CHRISTMAS 1926" l.l. and signed "W.H. HOLMES" l.r., dedicated "To Mrs....Pilling/Christmas 1926/From W.H.Holmes" on the backing. Watercolor on paper, sight sizes to 10 5/8 x 7 in. (27.0 x 17.8 cm), framed. Condition: Native sandwiched between window and backing mat; both with subtle rippling, foxing and toning; Branch not examined out of frame. Provenance: Through a descendant of the artist, Greenwich, Connecticut.
Skinner
Aug. 15, 2013
1882 Wm. T. Holmes Grand Canyon Lithograph
Est: -
A scarce original, circa 1882. United States Geological Survey, the Grand Canyon District Atlas Sheet XVI. "Panorama From Point Sublime" Chromolithograph drawn by William Henry Holmes, beautifully conservation matted and framed, has faint fold line down the center from being in the atlas, but no rips, tears or stains. Frame is approx. 30.5" tall x 42.5" wide. Image is approx. 18.5" tall x 30.5" wide. Lahaina Printsellers LTD label and guarantee on back.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
May. 11, 2013
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933) Landscape wi
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933) Landscape with Brook Watercolor and gouache on paper board 14-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches (36.8 x 49.5 cm) Signed lower right: W.H. Holmes THE JEAN AND GRAHAM DEVOE WILLIFORD CHARITABLE TRUST Like George Albert Frost, William Henry Holmes had a colorful and varied career which included working as a survey-field artist in 1872 for the United States Geological Survey, called the Hayden Expedition, of what became Yellowstone Park. In 1880, he accompanied Clarence Dutton on a Grand Canyon geological exploration and earned a reputation as a skilled panoramic landscape painter when he produced nine "double page" panoramas, that led viewers breathlessly to the Canyon edge. In 1884 to 1886, he did a study of Pueblo Indians in Mexico, and from that time, held positions as Head Curator of Chicago's Field Museum and Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology from 1902 to 1920, when he became director of the National Gallery of Art. He was also a writer, archaeologist, teacher and illustrator.
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 21, 2013
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). CHERRY BLOSSOMS, signed lower right and inscribed by artist on verso. Watercolor.
Est: $800 - $1,200
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). CHERRY BLOSSOMS, signed lower right and inscribed by artist on verso. Watercolor - Framed, sight: 7 3/4 in. x 10 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Apr. 21, 2013
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). SILVER SPRING, signed lower right, titled with inscription from artist on verso. Watercolor
Est: $800 - $1,200
WILLIAM HENRY HOLMES (American, 1846-1933). SILVER SPRING, signed lower right, titled with inscription from artist on verso. Watercolor - Framed, sight: 9 in. x 14 1/4 in.
Sloans & Kenyon