James McNeil Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James McNeil Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 20, 2025
James McNeil Whistler Etching, Black Lion Wharf
Est: $300 - $500
James Abbott McNeil Whistler (American, 1834-1903), etching titled "Black Lion Wharf", created in 1859 as part of scenes on the Thames set. Signed and dated in the plate. Depicts a scene on the Thames River. Plate size seen approx. 8-5/8" x 6", overall frame size approx. 16-1/2" x 14". Small tear at the top left outer margin, and bottom right margin has what appears to be a paper pull or tear. Image is not affected. This lot is being offered on behalf of the Bronx County Public Administrator from the Estate of Miriam Castle Melnick #273/21.
Weiss Auctions
May. 06, 2023
James McNeil Whistler "Caprice in Purple and Gold" Lithograph
Est: $75 - $100
James McNeil Whistler "Caprice in Purple and Gold" Lithograph: Matted, framed and behind glass. Measures 36 x 28.5"
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
May. 06, 2023
James McNeil Whistler Etching "Billingsgate"
Est: $400 - $600
James McNeil Whistler Etching "Billingsgate": Matted, unframed. Signed in plate. Paper measures 13.5 x 9". Taped at top of mat.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Mar. 30, 2023
JAMES A. MCNEIL WHISTLER "UNSAFE TENEMENT"
Est: $600 - $800
Etching on thin paper. Signed in the plate lower right. Strong impression. In an old mount. Dimensions: (Mount) H 14" x W 19", (Paper) H 8.5" x W 13" Condition: Paper with tape remains at upper corners. Some rippling to the far left edge. Paper fairly clean, good crisp impression. Nice plate tone. Note: All proceeds of the sale of this lot will go to the Bridgeport Public Library art conservation fund.
Westport Auction
Mar. 18, 2023
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER ARRANGEMENT IN BLACK ETCHING
Est: $100 - $150
James Abbott McNeill Whistler etching titled 'Arrangement in Black' depicting The Lady in Yellow Buskin. Sheet measures 9 7/8" x 7.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Mar. 18, 2023
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER ARRANGEMENT IN BLACK ETCHING
Est: $100 - $150
James Abbott McNeill Whistler etching titled 'Arrangement in Black' depicting a violinist, Señor Pablo de Sarasate. Sheet measures 9 7/8" x 7 1/8".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Feb. 19, 2023
James McNeil Whistler Engraved Art Print
Est: $30 - $300
Frame measures 19 x 16in, Engraving measures 12 x 9in.
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Mar. 30, 2022
JAMES ABBOT MCNEIL WHISTLER ETCHING, BLACK LION WHARF
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
From A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes on the Thames, and entitled Black Lion Wharf, depicting harbor life with marina worker resting in the foreground. Signed, Whistler, in lower right, 1859 date inscribed. Plate 5.75”H x 8.75”W. Frame 13.25”H x 15.75”W.
William Smith Auctions
Oct. 30, 2021
James Abbot McNeil Whistler "Seymour" Etching
Est: $400 - $800
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (AMERICAN / MASSACHUSETTS / ENGLAND / FRANCE, 1834 - 1903) etching and drypoint on paper titled "Seymour" depicting a boy leaning against a tree. Executed circa 1859. Signed in the plate to lower right and titled to lower left. Mounted in a gold gilt wooden frame with mat behind glass screen. Plate size approx. 5 3/8" height x 3 3/4" width. Measures approx. 18 3/4" height x 14 7/8" width overall with frame.
Joshua Kodner
Aug. 22, 2021
James Abbot McNeil Whistler Billingsgate Etching
Est: $400 - $600
WHISTLER, James Abbot McNeil, (American, 1834-1903): "Billingsgate", Etching/Paper, signed and dated 1859 in the plate, impression size 6" x 8 7/8", paper size 9 3/8" x 12 1/2". Condition: Pinpoint indentation upper center, edge tears.
Amero Auctions
Jun. 24, 2021
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEIL WHISTLER, American (1834-1903), "La Vielle aux Loques", etching with drypoint on paper, 10 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches (s...
Est: $600 - $800
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEIL WHISTLER American, (1834-1903) "La Vielle aux Loques" etching with drypoint on paper
Shannon's
Jun. 24, 2021
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEIL WHISTLER, American (1834-1903), Longshore Men, etching with drypoint on paper, 7 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (sheet)
Est: $600 - $800
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEIL WHISTLER American, (1834-1903) Longshore Men etching with drypoint on paper
Shannon's
Jun. 24, 2021
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEIL WHISTLER, American (1834-1903), Greenwich Park, etching on paper, third state, 9 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches (sheet)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JAMES ABBOTT MCNEIL WHISTLER American, (1834-1903) Greenwich Park etching on paper, third state
Shannon's
Oct. 18, 2020
James Abbot McNeil Whistler Billingsgate Etching
Est: $400 - $600
WHISTLER, James Abbot McNeil, (American, 1834-1903): "Billingsgate", Etching/Paper, signed and dated 1859 in the plate, impression size 6" x 8 7/8", paper size 9 3/8" x 12 1/2". Condition: Pinpoint indentation upper center, edge tears.
Amero Auctions
Jun. 28, 2020
James Abbott McNeil Whistler Etching
Est: $300 - $500
James Abbott McNeil Whistler etching. “Little Bag Gatherers”. Signed and dated in the plate. Foxing spot lower center. Old tape mark on upper right margin. Framed. Sight size: 6-½” x 4”. Larger margins behind mat. Overall size: 15-½” x 11-¼”.
Tremont Auctions
Jan. 15, 2020
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH MEZZOTINT PORTRAITS IN GILDED FRAMES
Est: $950 - $1,550
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH MEZZOTINT PORTRAITS IN GILDED FRAMES. Height: 19 & 11 1/2 in. by Width: 17 1/2 & 3/4 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Sep. 25, 2019
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER "LONGSHOREMEN" ETCHING
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER "LONGSHOREMEN" ETCHING, SIGNED IN PLATE. - FROM THE RUNNELS/FIRESTONE ESTATE. Height: 14 1/2 & 6 in. by Width: 17 1/2 & 9 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Nov. 25, 2018
James Abbott McNeil Whistler, "Drouet, Sculpteur"
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Drouet, Sculpteur" Etching by James Abbott McNeil Whistler, 1834-1903, Plate signed "Whistler 1859" (LDAV1000) (EKW)
Litchfield Auctions
Oct. 28, 2018
James Abott McNeil Whistler by Thomas Robert Way
Est: $250 - $450
Featured lot is a colored lithograph by Thomas Robert Way originally painted by James Abott McNeil Whistler of Maud Franklin portrait. Way was Whistler's main lithographer in the 19th century. Maud Franklin was whistlers model and domestic partner at the time. Approx 19.5" x 15.5" including the oak frame its contained in. Condition is good see photos. Late 19th century with a folk art feel.
Premier Auction Galleries
Aug. 26, 2018
James McNeil Whistler, "Rotherhithe", Etching on Paper
Est: -
Original printed in 1860; this lot is an unknown later state. Laid down on board. Print stock is approximately 14x17. Sight is 8x11.
Clark's Auction Company
May. 14, 2018
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER
Est: $400 - $500
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of his ca. 1864 oil "Chelsea in Ice", 15 1/2" x 21", signed "Whistler" in pencil and adding his delicate "butterfly" paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. Painted by Whistler during his London years, when he also painted other views of the Thames frozen-over.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 14, 2018
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER
Est: $400 - $500
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of his ca. 1866 oil: "Symphony in Grey and Green: The Ocean", 21" X 15 3/8" overall, signed "Whistler" in pencil and adding his delicate "butterfly" paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. This painting was one of several seascapes Whistler painted during a visit to Valparaiso, Chile. The influence of Japanese prints on his work is apparent here in the high horizon, the decorative arrangement of bamboo sprays, and the butterfly monogram (Frick Collection).
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Apr. 18, 2018
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER
Est: $600 - $800
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of his ca. 1866 oil: "Symphony in Grey and Green: The Ocean", 21" X 15 3/8" overall, signed "Whistler" in pencil and adding his delicate "butterfly" paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. This painting was one of several seascapes Whistler painted during a visit to Valparaiso, Chile. The influence of Japanese prints on his work is apparent here in the high horizon, the decorative arrangement of bamboo sprays, and the butterfly monogram (Frick Collection).
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Apr. 18, 2018
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER
Est: $600 - $800
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of his ca. 1864 oil "Chelsea in Ice", 15 1/2" x 21", signed "Whistler" in pencil and adding his delicate "butterfly" paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. Painted by Whistler during his London years, when he also painted other views of the Thames frozen-over.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Apr. 14, 2018
James Abbott McNeil Whistler La Rétameuse Etching
Est: $250 - $400
England, France, Massachusetts,1834-1903 Titled "La Rétameuse" depicting a seated older woman in a bonnet.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 14, 2018
James A. McNeil Whistler Old Farm Tenement Etching
Est: $300 - $500
England, France, Massachusetts,1834-1903 Titled "The Unsafe Tenement (The Old Farm)" depicting a rundown farm house.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 20, 2017
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER
Est: $500 - $600
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of his ca. 1866 oil: "Nocturne in Blue and Gold Valparaiso Bay", 15 1/2" x 21", signed "Whistler" in pencil and adding his delicate "butterfly" paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Aug. 04, 2017
James Abbott McNeil Whistler Billingsgate
Est: $500 - $700
James Abbott McNeil Whistler Am. 18341903 Billingsgate Signed "Whistler 1859" l.r. Etching 6 x 9 in. 15.2 x 22.9 cm
Barridoff Auctions
May. 10, 2017
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER
Est: $400 - $500
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834-1903) American artist, primarily based in the U.K., best known for his work "Whistler''s Mother." A.L.S., 1p., oblong 12mo., [n.p., n.d.]to "Mr. Gates." Whistler encloses a check (not present) to his correspondent, who previously sent him a ticket [to what?]in the mail. Signed at conclusion in black ink. Faint fold at the center, else very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 10, 2017
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER - Current Bid: $300.00
Est: $600 - $800
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of his ca. 1872 oil "Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle", 15 1/2" x 21" overall, signed "Whistler" in pencil and adding his delicate "butterfly" paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. The work depicts the Scottish social critic, philosopher and historian Thomas Carlyle in a composition similar to that of Whistler''s "Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Artist''s Mother", painted in 1871. Carlyle saw the work, and asked that Whistler paint him in the same manner.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 10, 2017
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER - Current Bid: $300.00
Est: $600 - $800
JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of his ca. 1866 oil: "Symphony in Grey and Green: The Ocean", 21" X 15 3/8" overall, signed "Whistler" in pencil and adding his delicate "butterfly" paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. This painting was one of several seascapes Whistler painted during a visit to Valparaiso, Chile. The influence of Japanese prints on his work is apparent here in the high horizon, the decorative arrangement of bamboo sprays, and the butterfly monogram (Frick Collection).
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC