Joseph Austin Benwell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joseph Austin Benwell Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 09, 2024
Joseph Austin Benwell, British 1816-1886- A desert caravan; pencil, wa
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
Joseph Austin Benwell, British 1816-1886- A desert caravan; pencil, watercolour, and bodycolour on paper, signed and dated 'J A BENWELL 1873' (lower right), 24.9 x 46.6 cm. Note: The present work is an instantly recognisable example of Benwell's Orientalist watercolours, depicting a caravan of camels carrying figures through a mountainous desert landscape, a typical subject for the artist. In the present composition, the maternal connotations of the central female figure with her two children is echoed by the calf which accompanies the camel upon which she sits. Benwell entered the service of the East India Company in the 1840s, after which he travelled widely, visiting India, China, Egypt, and Palestine by the late 1860s. This experience had a transformative impact on Benwell's approach, with his subsequent output consisting almost exclusively of scenes set in the Middle Eastern landscape, like the present work. Benwell was also known as a prolific illustrator, working for a range of publications including 'Illustrated London News' and 'Cornhill Magazine'.
Roseberys
Mar. 13, 2024
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Caravan at rest
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Caravan at rest signed and dated 'J A Benwell 1872' (lower left) watercolour and bodycolour 38.5 x 52cm (15 3/16 x 20 1/2in). ~For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2023
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Sunset in the Valley of Sinai
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Sunset in the Valley of Sinai signed and indistinctly dated 'JABENWELL 18..' (lower right) watercolour heightened with white 50 x 39.5cm (19 11/16 x 15 9/16in).
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2023
Joseph Austin Benwell (1816 - 1886)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (UK, 1816 - 1886) Orientalist Caravan in Dessert Watercolor and Gouache on Paper. Signed and dated (1872) lower left. Sight Size: 12 x 18 in. Overall Framed Size: 23 x 29 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 07, 2023
JOSEPH AUSTIN BENWELL (1816-1886) A FINE LARGE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOURS DEPICTING FIGURES AND CAMEL LANDSCAPES
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
JOSEPH AUSTIN BENWELL (1816-1886) A FINE LARGE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOURS DEPICTING FIGURES AND CAMEL LANDSCAPES one inscribed on reverse "Fountain at old Gaza (Palestine)" - signed and dated 1872/73, mounted in glazed moulded frames. (36cm high 71cm wide ) To acquire a shipping quote, view the condition report or see extra images (where possible) Please view this lot on our website here: www.hutchinsonscott.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-759---joseph-austin-benwell-1816-1886-a-fine-large-pair-of-19th-century-watercolours-depicting-figures-and-camel-landscapes/?lot=33523
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Oct. 26, 2020
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Jerusalem from Bethany
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Jerusalem from Bethany signed and dated 'J. A BENWELL 1884' (lower left); inscribed ''Jerusalem from Bethany'/J.A.Benwell/13 Abingdon Villas/Kensington W' (on a label attached to the backboard) watercolour and gouache heightened with gum arabic 19.1 x 43.7cm (7 1/2 x 17 3/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 02, 2019
Joseph Austin BENWELL (Southmark 1816 - Londres 1886) L'arrivée de la caravane et du palanquin
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Joseph Austin BENWELL (Southmark 1816 - Londres 1886) L'arrivée de la caravane et du palanquin Aquarelle et gouache 36 x 70,5 cm Signé et daté en bas à gauche J.A Benwell 1879
Millon & Associes
Sep. 26, 2015
JOSEPH AUSTIN BENWELL (BRITISH 1816-1886)
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
JOSEPH AUSTIN BENWELL (BRITISH 1816-1886) A Caravan with the Pyramids and Sphinx Beyond, 1868 watercolor, pencil and gouache on paper 45.7 x 68 cm (18 x 26 3/4 in.) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCE Christie`s, London, June 17, 2004, lot 122 Private Collection, Arizona Christie`s, New York, Oct 22, 2008, lot 80 Private Collection, New York (Acquired at the above sale by the present owner) PLEASE NOTE If you will be bidding live on auction day, please note that Session I of the Auction (Asian and Russian Fine & Decorative Art), starts at 10:00 AM New York Time and goes from Lot 1 through Lot 254. Session II of the Auction (European, American and International Fine & Decorative Art) starts at 3:00 PM New York Time and goes from Lot 500 through Lot 676. We sell approximately 70 lots per hour.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
May. 10, 2015
Joseph Austin Benwell
Est: €3,150 - €3,500
Joseph Austin Benwell (1816 London - 1886 ebenda) Rastende Karavane vor der Sphinx von Gizeh Vielfigurige, phantasiereich komponierte Szene im Abendlicht. Repräsentatives, koloristisch subtiles, stimmungsvolles Blatt des Orientmalers, der 1862-1883 u.a. in der Royal Academy ausstellte. Benwell, der lange in Indien und Burma ansässig war, bereiste 1865-66 Ägypten und den Nahen Osten. Seine Hauptsujets fand er in ägyptischen, syrischen und arabischen Motiven, Beduinen mit ihren Lagern und Karawanen bei Wüstendurchquerungen. Aquarell/Papier. L. u. sign. u. dat. 1886 with location "Kensington W." 33 x 65 cm. Rahmen. Caravan at rest with the Great Sphinx of Giza beyond. Signed and dated 1886 with location "Kensington W."
Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
Jan. 21, 2015
Prayers in the desert
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Prayers in the desert signed and dated 'J a.Benwell 1866' (lower left) watercolour and pencil on paper 15 x 20 1/8 in. (38 x 51 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 17, 2013
Joseph Austin Benwell (1830-1890) École anglais
Est: €3,500 - €5,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (1830-1890) École anglais Technique mixte sur papier: Le sphinx de Gizeh. Signée, datée et située: J.A. Benwell 1886 Kensington W. (restaurations). Voir illustration. Dimensions : 33,5 x 65 cm.
Horta
Jan. 31, 2013
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886)
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1816-1886) Arabs drinking coffee and smoking at the Temple of Isis, Philae signed and dated 'JABENWELL 1877' (lower left) pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper 14 1/8 x 10¾ in. (36 x 27.3 cm.)
Christie's
May. 31, 2012
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890) An Arab camel train signed 'J A BENWELL' (lower left) pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper 15½ x 19¾ in. (39.4 x 50.2 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 07, 2011
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, circa 1830-circa 1890) A group of Arabs at prayer, with distant camels
Est: £900 - £1,200
A group of Arabs at prayer, with distant camels signed (lower right) watercolour (arched top) 16.5 x 29.5cm (6 1/2 x 11 5/8in).
Bonhams
Feb. 23, 2011
Joseph Austin Benwell (circa 1830-1890). The
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (circa 1830-1890). The caravan at rest. Watercolour, pencil and gouache. Signed and dated 1865 lower left. 55 x 79cm (21 3/4 x 31in)
Dreweatts 1759
Sep. 15, 2010
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, born circa 1830-died circa 1890) A caravan in the mountains
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
A caravan in the mountains signed 'J A Benwell' (lower left) watercolour 48 x 59.5cm (18 7/8 x 23 7/16in).
Bonhams
Aug. 04, 2010
Joseph Austin Benwell (1816-1886) Beach scene with
Est: £300 - £500
Joseph Austin Benwell (1816-1886) Beach scene with figures and horses by a beached boat, watercolour, signed and dated 1883, 18cm x 40cm.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Nov. 26, 2009
J.A Benwell - A Mule Cart in the Alps - signed lower left "J A Benwell"
Est: £400 - £600
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890) A Mule Cart in the Alps signed lower left "J A Benwell" watercolour h:46 w: 35 cm
Cheffins
Oct. 28, 2009
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890) The desert caravan, Egypt signed and dated 'JAB 1874' (lower left) watercolour and bodycolour 8¼ x 17½ in. (21 x 44.5 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 08, 2009
J.A Benwell - A Mule Cart in the Alps - signed lower left "J A Benwell"
Est: £800 - £1,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890) A Mule Cart in the Alps signed lower left "J A Benwell" watercolour h:46 w:35 cm
Cheffins
Sep. 24, 2009
J.A Benwell - A Mule Cart in the Alps - signed lower left "J A Benwell"
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890) A Mule Cart in the Alps signed lower left "J A Benwell" watercolour h:46 w:35 cm
Cheffins
Sep. 16, 2009
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, born circa 1830-died circa 1890) Bedouin caravan in the desert
Est: £3,500 - £5,500
Bedouin caravan in the desert signed and dated 'JA Benwell 1867' (lower right) watercolour and bodycolour over pencil 25 x 46cm (9 13/16 x 18 1/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 09, 2009
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, circa 1830-1890)
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, circa 1830-1890) The desert caravan, Egypt signed with initials and dated 'JAB 1874' (lower left) watercolour and bodycolour on paper 8¾ x 17¼ in. (22 x 44 cm.) Executed in 1874.
Christie's
Jun. 02, 2009
JOSEPH AUSTIN BENWELL (1830-1890) WATERCOLOUR
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
JOSEPH AUSTIN BENWELL (1830-1890) WATERCOLOUR DRAWING 'Temple of Dendera' Camel caravan and figures resting in front of the temple signed and dated 1877 20" x 15"
Capes Dunn & Co.
Mar. 05, 2009
Joseph Austin Benwell (England geb. um 1830-1890)
Est: €1,800 - €2,400
Joseph Austin Benwell (England geb. um 1830-1890) Araber auf der Rast im Wüstengebirge, Aquarell über Bleistift auf Papier, 17,5 x 23,5 cm, oval, am oberen Rand leicht auf Unterlage fixiert, Passep., gerahmt, (Sch)
Dorotheum
Feb. 11, 2009
Joseph Austin Benwell (circa 1830-1890) The
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (circa 1830-1890) The caravan at rest Watercolour, pencil and gouache Signed and dated 1865 lower left 55cm x 79cm Under glass, discolouring to paper (browning), no visible damage
Dreweatts 1759
Dec. 02, 2008
Joseph Austin Benwell (b. circa 1830- circa 1890),
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (b. circa 1830- circa 1890), British ARABIAN MARKET; Watercolour; signed and dated 1886 lower right 23" x 46" - 58.4 x 116.8 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 12, 2008
Joseph Benwell , British fl. 1865-86 The Caravan watercolour and gouache on paper
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
signed J A BENWELL lower left watercolour and gouache on paper
Sotheby's
Oct. 27, 2008
Joseph Austin Benwell (England geb. um 1830-1890)
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (England geb. um 1830-1890) Araber auf der Rast im Wüstengebirge, Aquarell über Bleistift auf Papier, 17,5 x 23,5 cm, oval, am oberen Rand leicht auf Unterlage fixiert, Passep., gerahmt, (Sch)
Dorotheum
Oct. 22, 2008
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, circa 1830-1890)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, circa 1830-1890) A Caravan with the Pyramids and Sphinx beyond signed and dated 'J. A. Benwell 1868' (lower right) pencil, watercolor, and gouache on paper 18 x 26¾ in. (45.7 x 68 cm.) Executed in 1868.
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2008
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890) A rest before the city gates; and The muleteer the former signed 'J. A. Benwell' (lower right) pencil and watercolor heightened with white 12 1/8 x 17¼ in. (30.7 x 43.8 cm.) and 13 3/8 x 9½ in. (24.2 x 34 cm.) two in the lot (2)
Christie's
Mar. 31, 2008
Joseph Austin Benwell(born c. 1830-1890 in
Est: €6,000 - €7,000
Joseph Austin Benwell(born c. 1830-1890 in England) Resting Arabs in the desert mountains, watercolour, over pencil, on paper, 17.5 x 23.5 cm, oval format, lightly fixed to support at upper margin, mounted and framed, (Sch)
Dorotheum
Jun. 26, 2007
Halt for prayer under Mount Horeb
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, circa 1830-1890) Halt for prayer under Mount Horeb signed and dated 'J A Benwell. 1868.' (lower right) watercolour on paper 25 x 21 1/8 in. (63.5 x 53.7 cm.) Executed in 1868.
Christie's
Oct. 03, 2006
Joseph Austin Benwell (circa 1830-1890)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Egyptians and their camels resting by a temple signed and dated 'J.A.Benwell 1877' (lower right) watercolour on paper heightened with white 10 3/8 x 18 3/8in. (26.3 x 46.7cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 19, 2006
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
A Caravan passing the Statues of Memnon in the Plain of Goorna at Thebes signed and dated 'JA Benwell 1876' (lower left) watercolor on paper 13 1/2 x 27 1/4 in. (34.3 x 69.2 cm.) Executed in 1876
Christie's
Sep. 28, 2005
Joseph Austin Benwell, 19th Century
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
A resting caravan sharing a pipe by the water's edge signed 'J A Benwell' (lower left) pencil and watercolour heightened with white 12 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (31 x 42 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 02, 2004
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, fl. 1865-1886)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
A caravan passing the Colossi at Memnon, Thebes signed 'J A Benwell' and dated '1876' l.r. watercolour heightened with bodycolour 34.3 x 69.8 cm. (13 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.)
Bonhams
Nov. 02, 2004
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, fl.1865-1886)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
The Evening Halt signed 'J A Benwell' watercolour heightened with white 26 x 47 cm. (10 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
Bonhams
Jun. 17, 2004
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, late 19th Century)
Est: £6,000 - £9,000
Caravan with the Pyramids and Sphinx beyond signed and dated 'J. A. Benwell 1868' (lower right) watercolour heightened with white on paper 19 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. (49.5 x 72.5 cm.) Painted in 1868.
Christie's
Apr. 27, 2004
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, fl. 1865-1886)
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
A camel train in the desert signed 'J.A. Benwell' and dated l.r. watercolour heightened with bodycolour 27 x 47 cm. (10 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.) unframed
Bonhams
Nov. 04, 2003
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
watercolour
Bonhams
Apr. 29, 2003
Joseph Austin Benwell (British, 1830-1890)
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
signed and dated 1882, bears inscription on exhibition label on reverse, watercolour and bodycolour
Bonhams