John McWhirter Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John McWhirter Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 16, 2025
JOHN MacWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839-1911). Scottish highland landscape with a figure on a stone bridge. Oil on
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN MacWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839-1911). Scottish highland landscape with a figure on a stone bridge. Oil on canvas, initialled. 11ins x 18.75ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 02, 2024
JOHN A. MacWHIRTER, (Scottish, 1839-1911), Standing Stones on Machrie Moor, oil on canvas, 19 1/4 x 30 1/2 in., frame: 22 1/8 x 33 1/4 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JOHN A. MacWHIRTER (Scottish, 1839-1911) Standing Stones on Machrie Moor oil on canvas signed MacWhirter lower right
Grogan & Company
Sep. 28, 2024
Pair of John MacWhirter (1839-1911) Watercolors
Est: $200 - $300
A pair of 19th-century watercolors by J. MacWhirter, R.A., featuring tranquil landscapes of Swiss lakes and the Alps. Each piece is mounted in a gilt frame, showing signs of age-related wear, including slight discoloration and minor scuffs. The watercolors are well-preserved with minimal fading. Offered in good used vintage condition; see photos for more details on the lot's condition and contents. Measurments: Each is 14"L x 11.5"W
East-Wing Estate Sales & Auction Co.
Sep. 26, 2024
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) A HIGHLAND DROVE ROAD Signed with monogram, oil on canvas 91cm x 140cm (36in x 55in) Presented by Richard Edmiston Esq., Jnr., 1923. Exhibited:Hankyu Department Store, Umeda Main Store, Osaka, Japan, The Beautiful Landscape of Scotland, 11-16 November 1983; touring to Tenmaya Department Store, Okayama Main Store, Okayama, Japan, 18-23 November 1983.
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 26, 2024
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) AUTUMN AFTERNOON ON LOCH KATRINE Signed with monogram, oil on canvas 127cm x 84cm (50in x 33in) Presented by the Misses Bow, 1939. Titled ‘By the Loch’ in Illustrated Catalogue of Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture in the Collections of Paisley Corporation and Paisley Art Institute, 1948.
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 08, 2024
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) Lake of Geneva above Vevey, monogrammed, watercolour on paper, 65cm x 37cm Provenance: includes a letter from Colin Murdoch art dealers, Inverness, commending the authenticity of the painting. Dated January 1977.
Est: £50 - £100
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) Lake of Geneva above Vevey, monogrammed, watercolour on paper, 65cm x 37cm Provenance: includes a letter from Colin Murdoch art dealers, Inverness, commending the authenticity of the painting. Dated January 1977.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Jul. 23, 2024
JOHN MACWHIRTER (1839-1911), After the Storm and Romantic Episode
Est: $100 - $200
JOHN MACWHIRTER (1839-1911) After the Storm and Romantic Episode two pencil and wash on paper each signed lower left: MacWhirter 20 x 31.5cm
Gibson's
Jul. 20, 2024
MacWHIRTER John (British 1839-1911), Rabbits Amongst Foxglove and Thistles, Oil on Canvas on Board, 69x54cm
Est: $500 - $800
MacWHIRTER, John (British 1839-1911) Rabbits Amongst Foxglove and Thistles Signed MacW lower left. Oil on Canvas on Board 69x54cm PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Sir Eric and Lady Harrison, former High Commissioner to the UK (1956-1964), Deputy Leader of the Australian Liberal Party; private collection, Sydney (bequest)
Davidson Auctions
Jun. 26, 2024
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) - Scottish coastal landscape, watercolour, signed lower left, 28.5 x
Est: £80 - £120
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) - Scottish coastal landscape, watercolour, signed lower left, 28.5 x 44 cm
Andrew Smith & Son
Jun. 15, 2024
John MacWhirter, Landscape in Ireland, Oil on Canvas
Est: $400 - $600
John MacWhirter, landscape in Ireland, oil on canvas, with plaque "The Valley by the Sea, J. MacWhirter R.A.", signed "Mac W" L/R,Â 18" x 30", in gilt gesso frame 28" x 39". Provenance: Southern Connecticut collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
JOHN MACWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839-1911), IN ROTHIEMURCHUS FOREST
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN MACWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839-1911)IN ROTHIEMURCHUS FOREST Oil on canvasSigned (lower right); further signed and titled (verso)86 x 125cm (33¾ x 49 in.)Provenance:Private Collection, Berkshire
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 20, 2024
JOHN MACWHIRTER (1839-1911), After the Storm and Romantic Episode
Est: $200 - $400
two pencil and wash on paper each signed lower left: MacWhirter 20 x 31.5cm
Gibson's
May. 15, 2024
John MacWhirter RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) Roses and Rabbits
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John MacWhirter RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) Roses and Rabbits signed 'MacW' (lower right) oil on canvas 51.5 x 63cm (20 1/4 x 24 13/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 20, 2024
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) - Turkeys in a field at blossom time, oil on canvas, signed lower
Est: £80 - £120
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) - Turkeys in a field at blossom time, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 34 x 52cm Canvas stuck down on another canvas
Andrew Smith & Son
Dec. 07, 2023
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) FISHING BELOW THE FALLS
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) FISHING BELOW THE FALLS Signed with the monogram, oil on canvas (25.5cm x 36cm (10in x14in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 05, 2023
John MacWhirter (Scottish, 1839-1911) View of an Italian Lake
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John MacWhirter (Scottish, 1839-1911) View of an Italian Lake signed 'MacW' (lower left) oil on canvas 82.5 x 122.5cm (32 1/2 x 48 1/4in).
Bonhams
May. 26, 2023
John MacWhirter 1837/39-1911 - a Scottish landscape painter. A framed print entitled 'June in the Austrian Tyrol' c1892. 20 x 30cm.
Est: £20 - £40
John MacWhirter 1837/39-1911 - a Scottish landscape painter. A framed print entitled 'June in the Austrian Tyrol' c1892. 20 x 30cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
May. 17, 2023
John MacWhirter RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) Anglers by a waterfall
Est: £700 - £1,000
John MacWhirter RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) Anglers by a waterfall signed 'MacW' (lower left) oil on canvas 53.5 x 43.5cm (21 1/16 x 17 1/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 29, 2023
John MacWHIRTER: Grazing Sheep - Print
Est: $150 - $250
John MacWhirter print of grazing sheep, in an oak frame. [Art: 16 1/2" H x 24 1/2" W; Frame: 22" H x 30" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 29, 2023
JOHN MACWHIRTER, RA HRSA RSW, SCOTTISH 1839-1911- HIGHLAND LANDSCAPE WITH SHEEP; PENCIL, WATERC
Est: £200 - £300
John MacWhirter, RA HRSA RSW, Scottish 1839-1911- Highland landscape with sheep; pencil, watercolour, and bodycolour heightened with touches of white on paper, signed 'Mac W' (lower right), 75 x 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Feb. 07, 2023
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) WOODLAND WITH ROE DEER
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) WOODLAND WITH ROE DEER Signed lower right, oil on canvas (45.25cm x 72cm (16.75in x 28.25in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 16, 2022
JOHN MACWHIRTER ROYAL ACADEMY RIPARIAN FOREST SCENE
Est: $100 - $10,000
watercolor on paper. John MacWhirter (b1839-d1911), Scottish artist, member of both Scottish & Royal Academies. Info derived from reverse label. Framed 19" x 15.25".
Ledbetter Auctions
Sep. 11, 2022
John MacWhirter, (Australia, 1839-1911), "Alpine Meadow with Lady Picking Wildflowers", watercolour & gouache, 41 x 60.50 cm. (16.14 x 23.82 in.), Frame: 65.50 x 84 cm. (25.79 x 33.07 in.)
Est: -
John MacWhirter (Australia,, 1839-1911) "Alpine Meadow with Lady Picking Wildflowers" watercolour & gouache signed MacW lower left.
Bargain Hunt Auctions
May. 26, 2022
JOHN MACWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839 - 1911), SHEPHERD AND HIS FLOCK IN A COASTAL LANDSCAPE
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JOHN MACWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839 - 1911)SHEPHERD AND HIS FLOCK IN A COASTAL LANDSCAPEOil on canvasSigned with initials (lower left)50.5 x 76.5cm (19¾ x 30 in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 18, 2022
John MacWhirter, RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) The silver birch 122 x 81.7 cm. (48 1/16 x 32 3/16 in.)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John MacWhirter, RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) The silver birch signed 'MacW' (lower right) oil on canvas 122 x 81.7 cm. (48 1/16 x 32 3/16 in.) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2021
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) A MOONLIT TRYST
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) A MOONLIT TRYST Signed with a monogram, oil on canvas (36cm x 61cm (14in x 24in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 13, 2021
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) STRAGGLERS IN THE BIRCH WOOD, AVIEMORE
Est: £600 - £900
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) STRAGGLERS IN THE BIRCH WOOD, AVIEMORE Signed with a monogram, oil on canvas (76cm x 51cm (30in x 20in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 13, 2021
JOHN MACWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) BEN VENUE, LOCH KATRINA, MIST RISING
Est: £400 - £600
JOHN MACWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) BEN VENUE, LOCH KATRINA, MIST RISING Signed lower left, signed and inscribed verso, oil on canvas (46cm x 72.5cm (18in x 28.25in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 15, 2021
MacWHIRTER John (British 1839-1911), Skift in a Highland River Landscape., Oil on Panel, 27x34.5cm
Est: $300 - $600
MacWHIRTER, John (British 1839-1911) Skift in a Highland River Landscape. Signed 'McW' lower right. Old framing label for Edwin Truscott & Co, 73 Queen St Woollahra, & stamp for Gordon Galleries, Sydney. Oil on Panel 27x34.5cm PROVENANCE: Sir Laurence Street; thence by descent, private collection, Sydney.
Davidson Auctions
Jul. 30, 2021
JOHN McWHIRTER (1839 - 1911) A PAIR OF LATE 19TH
Est: £200 - £300
JOHN McWHIRTER (1839 - 1911) A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOURS titled on reverse ÔJune in the Austrian TyrolÕ - signed 42cm high 60cm wide mounted in glazed gilt swept frames
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Jun. 30, 2021
JOHN MACWHIRTER, RA (SCOTTISH, 1839-1911)
Est: £200 - £400
John MacWhirter, RA (Scottish, 1839-1911) Sgurr nan Gillean, Skye signed lower right with initials watercolour on buff paper 14.5 x 25cm Footnote: Provenance: Bourne Fine Art
Cheffins
Jun. 29, 2021
John McWhirter (1839-1911), Stepping Stones, Isle of Arran, oil on canvas, 90.5 x 60cm
Est: £500 - £800
John McWhirter (1839-1911) Stepping Stones, Isle of Arran oil on canvas signed
Gorringes
Apr. 17, 2021
John MacWhirter June in the Austrian Tyrol
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Gouache on paper. In original frame with gallery tag on reverse. Some minor staining in the top right corner. 21" by 29". John MacWhirter RA (27 March 1839 inSlateford, Edinburgh - 28 January 1911 in London) was a Scottish landscape painter. John was the third of four children. One of his elder sisters, Agnes MacWhirter was also a noted artist of still lifes. He attended aschool in Colinton, and after his father's death was apprenticed to Oliver & Boyd, booksellers in Edinburgh. He stayed there for only a few months and then in 1851 enrolled at the Trustees Academy under Robert ScottLauder and John Ballantyne (181597). He spent long periods sketching and studying nature outdoors. His first painting to be exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy at age 14, was 'Old Cottage at Braid'. In 1880,he was made an Honorary Member of the Royal Scottish Academy. Exploring and painting abroad he visited Italy, Sicily, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, Norway and the U.S.A. - the Alps being a great inspiration. He moved to
Davis Brothers Auction
Feb. 07, 2021
John MacWhirter RA 'The Evening Star Glion'
Est: $150 - $300
John MacWhirter RA 'The Evening Star Glion' signed with a monogram lower right measures 12cm h x 17cm W including frame 32cm H x 36cm W
Lugosi Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 06, 2021
John MacWhirter (British, 1839-1911)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John MacWhirter (British, 1839-1911) , "Angler at the River", oil on canvas, signed lower left, "Thomas Agnew & Sons, London" gallery labels on frame and stretcher, 18 in. x 20 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 26, 2021
John MacWhirter (Scottish, 1839-1911) - Landscap
Est: $500 - $600
John MacWhirter (Scottish, 1839-1911) - Landscape oil on canvas size: 30 x 20 in. frame: 32 x 22 3/4 in. Signed, Mac W- (lower left).
Hidden Treasures Antiques & Fine Arts
Dec. 06, 2020
John MacWhirter RA 'The Evening Star Glion'
Est: $500 - $1,000
John MacWhirter RA 'The Evening Star Glion' signed with a monogram lower right measures 12cm h x 17cm Wincluding frame 32cm H x 36cm W
Lugosi Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 21, 2020
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) ALPINE SCENE
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) ALPINE SCENE Signed, watercolour and bodycolour (16.5cm x 26cm (6.5in x 10.25in)) Footnote: Exhibited: Calton Gallery, Edinburgh, 'Christmas 1991', no.1052
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 15, 2020
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) A HIGHLAND RIVER
Est: £500 - £700
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) A HIGHLAND RIVER Signed with a monogram, oil on canvas (76cm x 48cm (30in x 18.75in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 15, 2020
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) GLEN GARRY
Est: £600 - £800
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) GLEN GARRY Signed with a monogram, oil on canvas (76cm x 51cm (30in x 20in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 15, 2020
John MacWhirter, RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) Chisholm Pass, Glen Affric
Est: £600 - £800
John MacWhirter, RA HRSA RI RE (British, 1839-1911) Chisholm Pass, Glen Affric signed, oil on canvas, 72 x 45cm (28 3/8 x 17 11/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2019
JOHN MCWHIRTER RA (BRITISH 1839-1911)
Est: £120 - £180
JOHN MCWHIRTER RA (BRITISH 1839-1911) Lucerne and Lake Lucerne Watercolour Signed (lower right) 12 x 17 cm
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 11, 2019
John MacWhirter (Scottish, 1839-1911)
Est: £300 - £500
John MacWhirter (Scottish, 1839-1911) A CLIFFTOP CASTLE, BESIDE A CALM SEA WITH A SHIPWRECK Signed l.l., watercolour and gouache 24 x 34.5cm
Sworders
Jun. 06, 2019
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) LOCH KATRINE 89cm x 132cm (35in x 52in)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
JOHN MACWHIRTER R.A., H.R.S.A., R.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) LOCH KATRINE Signed with a monogram, oil on canvas 89cm x 132cm (35in x 52in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Mar. 31, 2019
MacWhirter, John A. [American/UK, 1839-1911]
Est: $200 - $400
“Alpine Landscape of Tyrol in Springtime”. Framed 24" x 17". See photos MacWhirter, John A. [American/UK, 1839-1911] watercolor landscape of a woman gathering wildflowers in a mountain meadow signed l.l. "MacW". 16"x24.5
Premier Auction Galleries
Mar. 06, 2019
JOHN MACWHIRTER (SCOTTISH 1839-1911)
Est: £200 - £300
JOHN MACWHIRTER RA (SCOTTISH 1839-1911) In a wood Signed l.r., and inscribed on original exhibition label from The Leicester Galleries attached to the backboard Watercolour 8.5 x 15.5 cm (3 3/8 x 6 in) Exhibited: The Leicester Galleries, Exhibition of Works by J. Macwhirter RA, June 1911
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 28, 2018
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) British. "A Glimpse of the Grampian Hills", Watercolour, Signed, and Inscribed on the mount, 20" x 13.25".
Est: £50 - £80
John MacWhirter (1839-1911) British. "A Glimpse of the Grampian Hills", Watercolour, Signed, and Inscribed on the mount, 20" x 13.25".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 27, 2018
St.Maurice, Rhone Valley antique watercolor by listed artist John MacWhirter
Est: $200 - $300
St.Maurice, Rhone Valley antique watercolor by listed artist John MacWhirter ( 1839-1911) California, Scotland/United Kingdom, image size 5,75" x 3,5".
Sofe Design Auctions