John (1815) Absolon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1815) Absolon Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 15, 2025
JOHN ABSOLON (BRTISH 1815-1895), WEARY
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN ABSOLON (BRTISH 1815-1895)WEARYWatercolourSigned and dated '1870' (lower left)45 x 34.5cm (17½ x 13½ in.)Provenance:From the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Mar. 27, 2025
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) COUPLE AT THE COUNTRY WELL
Est: £120 - £180
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) COUPLE AT THE COUNTRY WELL Signed and dated 1888 Watercolour (25cm x 35cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Mar. 12, 2025
John Absolon, A barn interior with figures and a horse
Est: £150 - £200
John Absolon, British 1815-1895- A barn interior with figures and a horse; pencil and watercolour on paper, 18.8 x 26 cm. Provenance: with Pyms Gallery, London, stock no. PG C782. Note: Absolon began his career as a portraitist, and then as a stage-painter of figures for theatres in Covent Garden and Drury Lane, before becoming a celebrated watercolourist, for which he is best-known today. He was popular in his lifetime, producing illustrations for publications such as the 1843 edition of Isaac Walton's 'The Compleat Angler', and completing a commission of ten watercolours for Guy's Hospital in 1868.
Roseberys
Feb. 11, 2025
JOHN ABSOLON (BRTISH 1815-1895), WEARY
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN ABSOLON (BRTISH 1815-1895)WEARYWatercolourSigned and dated '1870' (lower left)45 x 34.5cm (17½ x 13½ in.)Provenance:From the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Sep. 17, 2024
John Absolon (1815-1895), figures outside a country cottage, watercolour, 9.25" x 11" (23 x 28cm), unframed, a
Est: £60 - £80
John Absolon (1815-1895), figures outside a country cottage, watercolour, 9.25" x 11" (23 x 28cm), unframed, along a three further unframed watercolour landscapes by different hands, (4).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 13, 2024
TWO HAND COLORED PRINTS, LANDSCAPES WITH WINDMILLS
Est: $50 - $100
TWO HAND COLORED PRINTS, LANDSCAPES WITH WINDMILLS 19th/20th century. Including a restrike etching of A Still Evening by Lucien Gautier (French, 1850-1925) and published by Jesse Boots, Nottingham, and The Field of Cressy in 1857 after John Absolon (English, 1815-1895) and published by Henry Graves & Co., London.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 06, 2024
Attributed to John Absolon, a country girl seated on a stile reading a letter, watercolour, 11.5" x 14" (29 x
Est: £100 - £200
Attributed to John Absolon, a country girl seated on a stile reading a letter, watercolour, 11.5" x 14" (29 x 36cm), unframed.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 11, 2024
John Absolon (1815-1895), PEACE
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Absolon (1815-1895), British PEACE signed with monogram Estimate: $1,000—1,500 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 01, 2024
Attributed to John Absolon (1815-1895) - watercolour bookplate design - Ara
Est: -
Attributed to John Absolon (1815-1895) - watercolour bookplate design - Arabs resting beneath an awning - 'Peter Parley's Annual', 4.5" x 3.5".
Michael J Bowman
Feb. 22, 2023
John Absolon, watercolor on paper
Est: $80 - $125
John Absolon (British, 1815-1895), Children Fishing, signed "J. Absolon" lower left, loose and unframed, 11.25"h x 8.5"w (sheet)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 14, 2021
John Absolon (British 1815-1895), An excursion to Isola dei Pescatore Lago Maggiore
Est: £600 - £800
John Absolon (British 1815-1895)An excursion to Isola dei Pescatore, Lago MaggioreSigned, inscribed, and dated 1861 (lower left)30.2 x 73cm (11¾ x 28½ in.)Provenance:Sale, Bonhams, Home & Interiors, 19 October 2016, lot 592
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Nov. 30, 2021
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH 1815-1895) RED COSTUMED MALE FIGURE
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH 1815-1895) RED COSTUMED MALE FIGURE Signed ‘John Absolon’ (lower left), pencil and watercolour with scratching out (31.8cm x 23.5cm (12.5in x 9.25in)) Provenance: With Abbott & Holder, London, mid-1960s?; Bequeathed by Charles Monteith, May 1995.
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 25, 2021
Watercolor Attributed to John Absolon.
Est: $400 - $600
Of Figures Resting Near a Gatehouse. Unsigned. Image Size Measures 21 1/4" x 30". The Frame Measures 28" x 36 3/4". Third-Party Shipping or Personal Pickup Required.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 29, 2021
John Absolon (1815-1895), Alpine market scenes, pair of watercolours, 35 x 51 cm
Est: £600 - £800
John Absolon (1815-1895) Alpine market scenes pair of watercolours both signed, one dated Brientz '59, the other 1860
Gorringes
Mar. 29, 2021
John Absolon RI (1815-1895)
Est: £100 - £150
John Absolon RI (1815-1895) John Absolon RI (1815-1895) 'The Picnic, From The Vicar Of Wakefield' signed and dated 'J Absolon 1849' l.r., watercolour 36 x 50cm Provenance: The Estate of Robin and Patricia Pickard.
Sworders
Mar. 24, 2021
John Absolon, R.I., N.W.S. (1815-1895) British, An Eastern man reclining, watercolour with pen and ink, highli
Est: £80 - £120
John Absolon, R.I., N.W.S. (1815-1895) British, An Eastern man reclining, watercolour with pen and ink, highlighted with bodycolour, Signed l.l, 12" x 15.75".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 16, 2021
John Absolon RI (1815-1895)
Est: £200 - £300
John Absolon RI (1815-1895) John Absolon RI (1815-1895) 'The Picnic, From The Vicar Of Wakefield' signed and dated 'J Absolon 1849' l.r., watercolour 36 x 50cm Provenance: The Estate of Robin and Patricia Pickard.
Sworders
Nov. 25, 2020
John Absolon (1815-1895)
Est: £100 - £150
John Absolon (1815-1895) John Absolon (1815-1895) Figures in a Bluebell Wood signed l.r., watercolour and bodycolour 34.5 x 49.5cm; together with a further example by the same artist of a Man Sitting in a Cottage (2)
Sworders
Sep. 23, 2020
John Absolon RI (1815-1895)
Est: £300 - £500
John Absolon RI (1815-1895) John Absolon RI (1815-1895) 'The Picnic, From The Vicar Of Wakefield' signed and dated 'J Absolon 1849' l.r., watercolour 36 x 50cm Provenance: The Estate of Robin and Patricia Pickard.
Sworders
Oct. 29, 2019
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH 1815–1895)
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH 1815–1895) Shakespeare introduced to Queen Elizabeth to read a play (The present work is a design for a backdrop for the Glasgow Theatre) Pencil and watercolour 17 x 19cm (6 3/4 x 7 3/4in) Provenance: Abbott and Holder, 1962 Private collection UK.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 12, 2019
John Absolon RI, ROI (1815-1895) An Angler, said to be Isaac Walton, landing a grayling 7 x 6in.
Est: £300 - £500
John Absolon RI, ROI (1815-1895) oil on canvas laid on wooden panel An Angler, said to be Isaac Walton, landing a grayling Illustrated in the 1844 edition of ''The Compleat Angler'' and in ''Angling in British Art'' by Walter Shaw Sparrow, no.232 7 x 6in.
Gorringes
Oct. 20, 2018
John Absolon (1815-1895) Small girl seated on a chair, watercolour, 20cm x 25cm - Stock Ref:5941-60
Est: £70 - £90
John Absolon (1815-1895) Small girl seated on a chair, watercolour, 20cm x 25cm - Stock Ref:5941-60
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
Oct. 03, 2018
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH 1815 - 1895)
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH 1815 - 1895) Cornfield Signed lower left Watercolour 27.5 x 47cm (10.75 x 18.5in)
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 25, 2018
JOHN ABSOLON, R.I., (1815-1895)
Est: €500 - €700
Note: Lot 20 and lot 21 relate to The Great Exhibition of 1851 JOHN ABSOLON, R.I., (1815-1895) The entrance to the Turkish Pavilion Watercolour, body colour Signed or Inscribed on the mount J, Absolom ; 11 X 15 inches; 28 x 38 cm.
Sheppards
Sep. 17, 2018
John Absolon (British 1815-1896), Shoulder lenght portrait of young lady, watercolour, 16 x 11cm. Label verso reads 'ON REVERSE JOHN ABSOLON (from the family)
Est: £200 - £300
John Absolon (British 1815-1896), Shoulder lenght portrait of young lady, watercolour, 16 x 11cm. Label verso reads 'ON REVERSE JOHN ABSOLON (from the family)
Piers Motley Auctions
Sep. 05, 2018
John Absolon (1815-1895) British. Fisherwomen on a Beach, Watercolour, Signed, 7" x 13.75".
Est: £100 - £150
John Absolon (1815-1895) British. Fisherwomen on a Beach, Watercolour, Signed, 7" x 13.75".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 03, 2018
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH, 1815-1895) - The peat gatherers
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JOHN ABSOLON (BRITISH, 1815-1895) The peat gatherers watercolour 41.9 x 87cm (16 1/2 x 34 1/4in).
Bonhams
Dec. 07, 2017
John Absolon, (2) Great Exhibition watercolors
Est: $400 - $600
John Absolon (British, 1815-1895), "Great International Exhibition: Turkish Pavilion" and "Great International Exhibition: Garrett & Son Ironworks Pavilion", (2) watercolors on paper, one signed in pencil on mount, 10.75"h x 14.5"w (sight), 18.5"h x 21.75"w (framed)
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 20, 2016
JOHN ABSOLON (UK 1815-1895), WATERCOLOR & GOUACHE ON PAPER, PAPER SIGHT: H 19", W 27", THE GATHERING
Est: $100 - $200
JOHN ABSOLON (UK 1815-1895), WATERCOLOR & GOUACHE ON PAPER, PAPER SIGHT: H 19", W 27", THE GATHERING Signed lower left; framed. Size is visible paper size. Condition: As viewed under room light in the unopened frame: tear and scrapes (cuts) in the bottom central area; artwork is slipping in the frame; molding nicked slightly.
DuMouchelles
Oct. 18, 2016
John Absolon (British, 1815-1895) An excursion to Isola dei Pes
Est: £800 - £1,200
John Absolon (British, 1815-1895) An excursion to Isola dei Pescatore, Lago Maggiore
Bonhams
Oct. 04, 2016
John Absolon [1815-1895]- Country folk returning f
Est: £600 - £800
John Absolon [1815-1895]- Country folk returning from market:- signed bottom left watercolour 31 x 58cm.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Sep. 21, 2016
John Absolon [1815-1895]- A portrait of a young ge
Est: £200 - £300
John Absolon [1815-1895]- A portrait of a young gentleman artist:- half-length seated signed and dated1859 watercolour, 25 x 19cm, together with a watercolour portrait by Thomas Overton [fl.1818-1850], signed and dated 1837, and one other 19th Century portrait. [3]
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
May. 25, 2016
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) British Procession Passing Warwick Court Off Holbo
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) British Procession Passing Warwick Court Off Holborn Watercolour Old label to verso for Spink, London 12 x 21.5 cm, framed and glazed
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Mar. 17, 2016
CIRCLE OF PAUL SANDBY, RA (1731-1809) AT AN INN
Est: £60 - £80
CIRCLE OF PAUL SANDBY, RA (1731-1809) AT AN INN watercolour, together with John Absolon (1815-1895), Study of a Well, watercolour over traces of pencil, and another watercolour by H.B. Richardson Various sizes (3)
Olympia Auctions
Mar. 16, 2016
John Absolom (1815-1895), Isola Bella on Lago Maggiore, watercolour, signed
Est: £300 - £500
John Absolom (1815-1895), Isola Bella on Lago Maggiore, watercolour, signed, 31.5cm x 60cm.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Mar. 01, 2016
Attributed to John Absolon (1815-1895)A HARVEST PROCESSIONWatercolour over pencil14 x 36cm
Est: £150 - £250
Attributed to John Absolon (1815-1895)A HARVEST PROCESSIONWatercolour over pencil14 x 36cm
Sworders
Feb. 24, 2016
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) British Procession Passing Warwick Court Off Holborn Watercolour Old label to verso for Spink, London 12 x 21.5 cm, framed and glazed
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) British Procession Passing Warwick Court Off Holborn Watercolour Old label to verso for Spink, London 12 x 21.5 cm, framed and glazed
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Dec. 08, 2015
Attributed to John Absolon (1815-1895)
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to John Absolon (1815-1895) A HARVEST PROCESSION Watercolour over pencil 14 x 36cm
Sworders
Oct. 07, 2015
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) The sailor'
Est: £50 - £80
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) The sailor's Farewell, watercolour heightened in white, 20.5 x 33cm
Mallams
Sep. 07, 2015
JOHN ABSOLON, WATERCOLOR
Est: $600 - $800
British (1815- 1895) Sight- 9 3/4" x 15" Overall- 23" x 28"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Apr. 25, 2015
After John Absolon, British 1815-1895, by Day & So
Est: £250 - £350
After John Absolon, British 1815-1895, by Day & Son lithographers- ''The Nave and Transept'' Publ. by Lloyd Brothers Ltd 1851; hand-coloured lithograph, 33x41.5cm: togeher with five other lithographs from the Great Exhibition 1851, by Day & Son Lithographers after various artists- ''The Furniture Court'', ''Church Furniture'', ''The Amazon (East Nave)'', ''America'', ''The Bradford Court'' Publ. by Lloyd Brothers Ltd 1851; hand-coloured lithographs, 33x41.5cm ea., (6) (in matching frames)
Roseberys
Oct. 28, 2014
John Absolon [1815-1895]- 'By the Harvest Field',
Est: £400 - £600
John Absolon [1815-1895]- 'By the Harvest Field', a rural scene with many figures:- watercolour 20 x 43cm
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Oct. 03, 2014
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) The sailor's farewell,
Est: £80 - £120
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) The sailor's farewell, watercolour, 20 x 33cm
Mallams
Apr. 09, 2014
John Absolon (1815-1895) British. 'Midday Rest',
Est: £300 - £500
John Absolon (1815-1895) British. 'Midday Rest', figures in a Landscape, Watercolour, Signed in Pencil, 8" x 17.25".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 27, 2014
John Absolon (1815-1895) Knife grinder outside a cottage, 10 x 15.5in., unframed
Est: £200 - £300
John Absolon (1815-1895) watercolour, Knife grinder outside a cottage, signed and dated 1887, 10 x 15.5in., unframed
Gorringes
Mar. 25, 2014
John Absolon (1815-1895), Trees from window
Est: £150 - £250
John Absolon (1815-1895), Trees from window (recto); Standing nude (verso), Watercolour and pencil, Signed in pencil on reverse, 16.5 x 24.5 cm (6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in)
Dreweatts 1759
Mar. 12, 2014
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) Full length study of a
Est: £80 - £120
JOHN ABSOLON (1815-1895) Full length study of a standing nude, watercolour, 12 3/4" x 5 1/2" Prov: Purchased by our current vendor from descendants of the artist's family
Mallams
Feb. 12, 2014
John Absolon (1815-1895) - Trees from window (recto); Standing nude (verso),
Est: £300 - £500
John Absolon (1815-1895) - Trees from window (recto); Standing nude (verso), watercolour, pencil, signed in pencil on verso, 16.5 x 24.5 cm. (6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in).
Dreweatts 1759