William McDowell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William McDowell Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster Cunard White Star RMS Queen Mary
Est: £240 - £480
Original vintage cruise travel poster by Cunard White Star featuring a painting by the British artist William McDowell (1888-1950) depicting the RMS Queen Mary ocean liner with smaller tug boats and a speedboat in the foreground below the cloudy sky, the text and a stylised image of a ship on green stripes against the white border below. The British shipping company Cunard White Star Line was founded in 1934 by Cunard (founded 1840) and White Star Line (1845-1934) providing passenger and shipping transportation services on the transatlantic route until 1949 when Cunard bought out White Star. The historic Queen Mary is now a hotel and museum ship permanently moored at Long Beach in Los Angeles California. Horizontal. Good condition, tears, staining, creasing, paper losses on top edge, pencil mark on the bottom left corner. Country of issue: UK, designer: William McDowell, size (cm): 57x90, year of printing: 1930s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Apr. 25, 2023
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (1888-1950) - R.M.S. 'QUEEN MARY'
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (1888-1950) - R.M.S. 'QUEEN MARY' WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (1888-1950) R.M.S. 'Queen Mary' Signed 'William Mcdowell' (lower right) Oil on canvas 33 x 63in. (84 x 160cm.) Overall fine condition.
Charles Miller Ltd
Jun. 08, 2022
William McDowell (1888-1950) British, 'Souvenir of a Journey from Glasgow to Barrow-in-Furness. September 13th
Est: £150 - £200
William McDowell (1888-1950) British, 'Souvenir of a Journey from Glasgow to Barrow-in-Furness. September 13th, 1920', a bound folio of works, watercolour, signed, each page 11" x 15".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 25, 2022
William McDowell, Scottish 1905-1983
Est: £400 - £600
William McDowell, Scottish 1905-1983 The deserted house; oil on board, signed lower right 'McDowell', 33.3 x 43.3 cm (ARR) Note: the artist studied under S. J. Peploe and William Gillies at Edinburgh College of Art from 1932-5 and worked as a commercial artist and painter. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
May. 19, 2022
Maritime.- McDowell (William) Collection of 20 original book illustrations for 'The Shape of Ships', [c. 1952].
Est: £600 - £800
Maritime.- McDowell (William) Collection of 20 original book illustrations for 'The Shape of Ships', including the Titanic, Scott's Discovery, Columbus's La Santa María, and others similar, gouache and watercolour, pen and ink, pencil, all on artist's board, each approx. 265 x 375 mm (10 1/2 x 14 3/4 in), minor surface dirt, inscriptions verso, all unframed, [circa 1952] (20)
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 26, 2022
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (BRITISH, 1888-1950) Launching a ship; Steamer at sea
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (BRITISH, 1888-1950) Launching a ship; Steamer at sea WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (BRITISH, 1888-1950) Launching a ship; Steamer at sea Signed 'William McDowell' (lower right) Watercolour 8 x 12in. (20 x 30.5cm.) (2)
Charles Miller Ltd
Feb. 05, 2022
Poster by William McDowell - Cunard White Star Line Queen Mary
Est: €280 - €600
Cunard White Star Line Queen Mary - 88,5x57,5, ca. 1936 by William McDowell (1888-1950)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 05, 2022
Poster by William McDowell - Shaw Savill Lines England South Africa Australia New Zealand
Est: €480 - €800
Shaw Savill Lines England South Africa Australia New Zealand - 63,5x100, ca. 1937, on linen by William McDowell (1888-1950)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jan. 09, 2022
Queen Mary Poster Print by William McDowell
Est: $75 - $150
Original circa 1930's advertising poster print of Cunard White Star's Queen Mary from the watercolor by William McDowell (1888-1950). Some water stains along right side, puckering, toning spots, other signs of age, etc. Original wood frame with age wear. Not examined out of frame. Frame 24.75" x 36.5".
District Auction
Nov. 03, 2021
A POSTER OF THE STEAMSHIP DOMINION MONARCH, SHAW SAVILL LINES BY WILLIAM MCDOWELL (1888-1950)
Est: £100 - £150
print 90 x 122.5cm. / 35½ x 48¼in; together with an original travel agents print of Canadian Pacific Empress of Britain and one watercolour The Duchess of ... by Geo Couch.
Olympia Auctions
Mar. 14, 2021
Shaw Savill Lines. ca. 1948.
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
ARTIST: WILLIAM MCDOWELL (1888-1950) SIZE: 25 x 39 3/8 in./63.6 x 100 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1882, the Shaw, Savill & Albion Line was a British shipping company that operated between the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. In 1939, they introduced their new flagship, QSMV ("Quadruple Screw Motor Vessel") Dominion Monarch, pictured here. She was a successful troop ship in World War Two and was eventually retired in 1962. (Modern; Ships; Travel)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 25, 2020
Poster by William Mcdowell - Cunard White Star "Queen Mary"
Est: €1,200 - €2,500
Cunard White Star "Queen Mary" - 87x54, including original frame, ca. 1936 by William Mcdowell (1888-1950)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jul. 19, 2020
William E. McDowell
Est: $100 - $300
Primitive Lane with Chickens and Apple Blossoms 18" x 12", Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Jul. 18, 2020
Poster by William Mcdowell - Cunard White Star "Queen Mary"
Est: €1,200 - €2,500
Cunard White Star "Queen Mary" - 87x54, including original frame, ca. 1936 by William Mcdowell (1888-1950)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jun. 29, 2019
Poster by William Mcdowell - Cunard White Star "Queen Mary"
Est: €750 - €1,500
Cunard White Star "Queen Mary" - 87x54, including original frame, ca. 1936 by William Mcdowell (1888-1950)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jan. 19, 2019
Poster by William McDowell - Cunard White Star Line "Queen Mary"
Est: €350 - €650
Cunard White Star Line "Queen Mary" - 88,5x57,5, ca. 1936 by William McDowell (1888-1950 88,5x57,5, ca. 1936
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Nov. 16, 2018
William John Patton McDowell (1889-1950), Oil on canvas, The first Britis
Est: £300 - £400
William John Patton McDowell (1889-1950), Oil on canvas, The first British Yacht Mary ( with Charles II by the cliffs of Dover) Which was presented to Charles II by the City of Amsterdam , Signed to front, lower right and ' National Society ' label verso, has James Bourlet label verso. 20 x 30''
Claydon Auctioneers
Sep. 07, 2018
William John Patton McDowell (1889-1950), Oil on canvas, The first Britis
Est: £400 - £600
William John Patton McDowell (1889-1950), Oil on canvas, The first British Yacht Mary ( with Charles II by the cliffs of Dover) Which was presented to Charles II by the City of Amsterdam , Signed to front, lower right and ' National Society ' label verso, has James Bourlet label verso. 20 x 30''
Claydon Auctioneers
Apr. 22, 2018
Poster by William McDowell - Cunard White Star Line "Queen Mary"
Est: €350 - €700
Cunard White Star Line "Queen Mary" - 88,5x57,5, 1936 by William McDowell (1888-1950)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jan. 31, 2018
William McDowell (1888-1950) British. "RMS The Queen Mary, Cunard", Oil on Canvas, Signed, 33" x 63.5". Notes: This Picture and all rights of reproduction thereof are the Property of the British Colour Printing Co. Ltd, London.
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William McDowell (1888-1950) British. "RMS The Queen Mary, Cunard", Oil on Canvas, Signed, 33" x 63.5". Notes: This Picture and all rights of reproduction thereof are the Property of the British Colour Printing Co. Ltd, London.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 16, 2017
Poster by William McDowell - Cunard White Star Line "Queen Mary"
Est: €450 - €1,000
Cunard White Star Line "Queen Mary" - 88,5x57,5, ca. 1936 by William McDowell (1888-1950)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Sep. 14, 2016
TRAVEL AGENCY FRAMED ADVERTISEMENT - "Queen Mary, Cunard White Star", circa 1936, with illustration by William McDowell (1888-1950), chromolithograph in the original black and gold frame, label verso from the Galindo ...
Est: $400 - $500
TRAVEL AGENCY FRAMED ADVERTISEMENT - "Queen Mary, Cunard White Star", circa 1936, with illustration by William McDowell (1888-1950), chromolithograph in the original black and gold frame, label verso from the Galindo Mfg Co of New York. OS: 21" x 34", SS: 18 1/4" x 31 1/4". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 13, 2016
Print, Queen Mary, Wm. McDowell
Est: $50 - $100
This print depicts the RMS Queen Mary on the ocean in brilliant color, depicted in larger than life perspective, appearing almost impossibly huge with the ships that flank it. Beneath the print are two plates, one declaring the ship the "Queen Mary" and the other states, "Cunard White Star".
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Jun. 14, 2014
William John Patton McDowell (1889-1950) Oil on
Est: £800 - £1,200
William John Patton McDowell (1889-1950) Oil on canvas The first British Yacht Mary ( with Charles II by the cliffs of Dover) Which was presented to Charles II by the City of Amsterdam Signed to front, lower right and ' National Society ' label verso, has James Bourlet label verso 20 x 30"
Claydon Auctioneers
Apr. 30, 2014
A CUNARD POSTER FOR THE QUEEN MARY, CIRCA 1938
Est: £200 - £300
A CUNARD POSTER FOR THE QUEEN MARY, CIRCA 1938 after William McDowell (1888-1950) and depicting the liner preparing to sail, integral mount inscribed "Queen Mary" overlaid lower right with paper seal embossed CUNARD WHITE STAR -- 20 x 32in. (51 x 81.5cm.) framed and glazed ++Some very light staining lower right, overall present very well. Later frame adds 2in. to both measurements.
Charles Miller Ltd
Mar. 15, 2014
Watercolor by William McDowell
Est: $300 - $500
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950), Ships and Dolphins at Sunset, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 15"h x 20"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 12, 2014
White Star Line Holiday / "They're Off!"
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Artist: WILLIAM MCDOWELL (1888-1950) Size: 12 7/8 x 19 1/8 in./32.6 x 48.5 cm Charles Birchall, Liverpool Perhaps not the same William McDowell from previous auctions (see PAI-XLVIII, 349), this artist relies less on fine draftsmanship and more on a knack for the adorable in this sweet travel poster promoting holidays in North America.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 30, 2013
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (BRITISH, 1888-1950)
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (BRITISH, 1888-1950) The King's Ships (H.M.S. Hood in company with destroyers and aircraft) Watercolour heightened with white Signed W. McDowell (lower left) 12½ x 18¼in. (32 x 46.5cm.) ++Picture in fine overall condition, contained within original mount and frame with artist's title, the mount now starting to fox. Overall framed measurements: 19¾ x 27¼in. (50.2 x 69.2cm.)
Charles Miller Ltd
Oct. 30, 2013
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (BRITISH 1888-1950)
Est: £400 - £600
WILLIAM JOHN PATTON MCDOWELL (BRITISH 1888-1950) News of Nelson Oil on canvas laid down on board Signed 'William McDowell' (lower right) 19½ x 29½in. (49 x 75cm.) ++Framed and glazed with title on mount, this painting appears to be in untouched/gallery condition. Overall size 29¾ x 39¾in. (75.5 x 101cm.)
Charles Miller Ltd
Apr. 11, 2013
William McDowell (1888-1950) British. 'The Kent
Est: £800 - £1,200
William McDowell (1888-1950) British. 'The Kent Class Cruiser' "Cumberland", Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated 1937, 28" x 48".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 30, 2012
William McDowell (1888 - 1950), The Return of the
Est: £350 - £450
William McDowell (1888 - 1950), The Return of the Vindictive from Zeebrugge April 23rd 1918, signed and dated, titled on the mount, 10 1/2" x 16 3/4", gilt frame DDS
Dee Atkinson & Harrison
Nov. 21, 2012
William McDowell (1888-1950)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William McDowell (1888-1950) The Argentinian training cruiser La Argentina at sea signed 'William MυcDowell' (lower left) oil on canvas 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 21, 2012
William McDowell (1888-1950)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William McDowell (1888-1950) The heavy cruiser H.M.S. Cumberland signed and dated 'William MυcDowell/1927' (lower left) oil on canvas 27 x 48 in. (68.6 x 122 cm.)
Christie's
May. 18, 2011
[ Vintage Travel Posters ]
Est: £50 - £70
William McDowell (1888-1950) Cunard White Star "Queen Mary" original lithograph - 45 x 58 cm
Onslows
May. 18, 2011
[ Vintage Travel Posters ]
Est: £100 - £150
William McDowell (1888-1950) Cunard White Star "Queen Mary" original lithograph - 57 x 89 cm
Onslows
Mar. 07, 2011
William John Patton McDowell (1888-1950): 'The
Est: £300 - £500
William John Patton McDowell (1888-1950): 'The Return of the Vindictive from Zeebrugge April 23rd 1918', watercolour signed and dated 1918, titled on original gilt slip 27cm x 43cm
David Duggleby
Mar. 24, 2010
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) The Argentinian training cruiser La Argentina steaming at speed
Est: £500 - £800
The Argentinian training cruiser La Argentina steaming at speed signed 'William McDowell' (lower left) oil on canvas 59 x 91.4cm (23 1/4 x 36in).
Bonhams
Mar. 24, 2010
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) The cruiser H.M.S. Cumberland at sea in a heavy swell
Est: £400 - £600
The cruiser H.M.S. Cumberland at sea in a heavy swell signed 'William McDowell and dated 1927 (lower left) oil on canvas 68.6 x 122cm (27 x 48 1/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2009
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) Rounding the Horn
Est: £200 - £300
Rounding the Horn signed 'William McDowell' (lower left) monochrome gouache 20.3 x 36.8cm (8 x 14 1/2in).
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2009
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) The cruiser minelayer Adventure in action, 1942
Est: £200 - £300
The cruiser minelayer Adventure in action, 1942 signed 'William McDowell' (lower left) monochrome gouache 26.7 x 37.3cm (10 1/2 x 14 3/4in).
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2009
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) An Axis idea for the reinforcement of Rommel in Tunisia
Est: £200 - £300
An Axis idea for the reinforcement of Rommel in Tunisia signed William McDowell (lower left) monochrome gouache 23.3 x 36.7cm (9 1/4 x 14 1/2in).
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2009
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) Engaging German shore batteries
Est: £200 - £300
Engaging German shore batteries signed 'William McDowell' (lower right) monochrome gouache 25.7 x 39.2cm (10 1/8 x 15 7/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2009
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) German submarine devices, 1945
Est: £200 - £300
German submarine devices, 1945 monochrome gouache 22.3 x 37.6cm (8 3/4 x 14 3/4in).
Bonhams
Mar. 11, 2009
QUEEN MARY STEAMSHIP LITHO circa 1935 after the
Est: $75 - $150
QUEEN MARY STEAMSHIP LITHO circa 1935 after the illustration by William McDowell. Trimmed lower margin, contained in an oak frame. 35 inches x 19.5 inches overall. Estimate
Jackson's International
Dec. 07, 2008
Queen Mary White Star Lines Ship Print
Est: $150 - $250
Queen Mary White Star Lines ship print from William McDowell (English 1888-1950) painting; Cunard's "Queen of the Ocean" sets sail during her thirty year career accompanied by tugs, speedboats, power launches ,and light cruisers. Image 13 1/2" x 27 1/2". Artist signed lower left. Good condition.
Ripley Auctions
Oct. 17, 2008
William McDowell, a marine battle scene,
Est: £180 - £220
William McDowell, a marine battle scene, watercolour heightened with bodycolour, signed, 29 x 39 cm See illustration
Charterhouse
Aug. 16, 2008
THE OCEAN LINER QUEEN MARY OF THE CUNARD WHITE
Est: -
THE OCEAN LINER QUEEN MARY OF THE CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. Color lithograph after a painting by William McDowell, 18 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches, sight.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 13, 2008
William McDowell, (British, 1888-1950), Sailboat at Sea
Est: $800 - $1,200
William McDowell (British, 1888-1950) Sailboat at Sea watercolor signed "William McDowell" (lower right) 12 x 18 1/2 inches.
Hindman