Walter Ernest Webster Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Walter Ernest Webster Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 09, 2025
Webster (Walter Ernest, 1878-1959). Princess Elizabeth as Royal Lady of the Garter, circa 1947
Est: £150 - £200
Webster (Walter Ernest, 1878-1959). Princess Elizabeth as Royal Lady of the Garter, circa 1947 AR * Webster (Walter Ernest, 1878-1959). Princess Elizabeth as Royal Lady of the Garter, circa 1947, oil on canvas preparatory study, showing the young Princess Elizabeth wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Garter, unsigned, 77 x 64 cm (30.25 x 25.25 ins), stamped to verso 'I certify that this is the work of W.E. Webster', signed S.B. Pearse (the artist's wife), modern wood frame, frame size 81.5 x 68.5 cm QTY: (1) NOTE: A preparatory study by Walter Ernest Webster, depicting the future Queen Elizabeth II as Royal Lady of the Garter. The title was bestowed upon her by George VI on 11 November 1947, shortly before her marriage to Prince Philip. The work is authenticated by the artist's wife Susan Beatrice Pearse, following his death in 1959.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 12, 2025
Webster (Walter Ernest, 1878-1959). Princess Elizabeth as Royal Lady of the Garter, circa 1947
Est: £200 - £300
Webster (Walter Ernest, 1878-1959). Princess Elizabeth as Royal Lady of the Garter, circa 1947 * Webster (Walter Ernest, 1878-1959). Princess Elizabeth as Royal Lady of the Garter, circa 1947, oil on canvas preparatory study, showing the young Princess Elizabeth wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Garter, unsigned, 77 x 64 cm (30.25 x 25.25 ins), stamped to verso 'I certify that this is the work of W.E. Webster', signed S.B. Pearse (the artist's wife), modern wood frame, frame size 81.5 x 68.5 cm QTY: (1) NOTE: A preparatory study by Walter Ernest Webster, depicting the future Queen Elizabeth II as Royal Lady of the Garter. The title was bestowed upon her by George VI on 11 November 1947, shortly before her marriage to Prince Philip. The work is authenticated by the artist's wife Susan Beatrice Pearse, following his death in 1959.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 12, 2025
Walter Ernest Webster, Portrait of a gentleman, seated half-length, leaning on the arm of his chair
Est: £600 - £800
Walter Ernest Webster, British 1878-1959- Portrait of a gentleman, seated half-length, leaning on the arm of his chair; oil on canvas, stamped 'I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE / WORK OF W. E. WEBSTER' and inscribed 'S. B. Pearse' verso, 60.6 x 45.5 cm. (ARR). Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: Webster studied at the Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy Schools, developing a loosely-painted, almost Impressionistic style which characterised the portraits for which he was best known. His wife was the fellow artist and illustrator Susan Beatrice Pearse (1878-1980).
Roseberys
Feb. 11, 2025
λ WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878 - 1959), ROMANCE
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
λ WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878 - 1959)ROMANCEOil on canvas laid to boardSigned (lower right)70 x 52cm (27½ x 20¼ in.)Provenance:Priory Gallery, Cheltenham (bought for £7,800 22 October 2000)Walter Ernest Webster was born in Manchester in 1878. He studied at the Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy. Over the course of his career he exhibited over 120 pictures at the Royal Institute and Royal Academy. Webster is best known for his paintings, such as the lot offered here, concerned with his interpretation of the Arts such as elegant young ladies at the opera, musicians, and ballet.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Nov. 27, 2024
Walter Ernest Webster RI ROI RP, The end of the chapter
Est: £800 - £1,200
Walter Ernest Webster RI ROI RP, British 1878-1959 - The end of the chapter; watercolour on paper, signed lower right 'Webster', 51.4 x 49 cm (ARR) Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Modern British Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture, 14th October 1987, lot 182; private collection, purchased from the above
Roseberys
Oct. 09, 2024
λ WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878 - 1959), ROMANCE
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
λ WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878 - 1959)ROMANCEOil on canvas laid to boardSigned (lower right)70 x 52cm (27½ x 20¼ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Sep. 20, 2023
§ Walter Ernest Webster (1878–1959)
Est: £300 - £500
§ Walter Ernest Webster (1878–1959) After the ball signed lower left 'Webster' watercolour on paper 57 x 36cm Framed 82 x 59.5cm
Cheffins
Sep. 12, 2023
Walter Ernest Webster, Courtship scene
Est: £300 - £500
Walter Ernest Webster, British 1878-1959 - Courtship scene; watercolour on paper, 45 x 33.5 cm
Roseberys
Apr. 14, 2023
λ WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878-1959), CLOWN AND BALLERINA
Est: £300 - £500
λ WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878-1959)PIERROT AND BALLERINAWatercolourSigned (lower right)34 x 27cm (13¼ x 10½ in.)Provenance: Private collection, Berkshire
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jan. 17, 2023
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878-1959), CLOWN AND BALLERINA
Est: £500 - £700
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH 1878-1959)PIERROT AND BALLERINAWatercolourSigned (lower right)34 x 27cm (13¼ x 10½ in.)Provenance: Private collection, Berkshire
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 13, 2022
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959), Reclining nude, oil on canvas, 30 x 40cm
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
§ Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959) Reclining nude oil on canvas with artist stamp verso and signed by the artist's wife S B Pearce verso
Gorringes
Dec. 16, 2021
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH, 1878-1959) La Poupée oil on canvas 40 x 30
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH, 1878-1959) La Poupée oil on canvas 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 27, 2021
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (1878-1959) Danseuse assoupie surprise par Arlequin
Est: €50 - €100
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (1878-1959) Danseuse assoupie surprise par Arlequin Lithographie couleur signée en bas à droite dans la planche. Edité par John Swain & Son Ltd. Dimensions à vue : 49,5 x 40 Sleepy dancer surprised by Harlequin, color lithograph signed in the plate lower left. Edited by John Swain & Son Ltd.
Accademia Fine Art
Jul. 14, 2021
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) 'Puppets'
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) 'Puppets' signed 'WEBSTER' (lower right); titled and inscribed with artist's address (on fragment of artist's label affixed to frame) oil on canvas 68.6 x 55.9cm (27 x 22in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2021
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959) , "Ray Fuller (Girl in Blue)", oil on canvas, signed and titled en verso, 24 in. x 20 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 18, 2020
Walter Ernest Webster (English, 1878-1959) Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Walter Ernest Webster (English, 1878-1959) Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower left, depicting two seated figures, the young woman playing a guitar, in an elaborate gold tone wood frame; property from a Chicago, Illinois collector Condition: Good, repaired tear and paint loss at upper right quadrant with inpainting; paint loss and inpainting to lower right quadrant; paint loss at upper edge at center; buckling lower left corner; darkening to varnish overall; multiple losses to composition of frame including some not pictured; not examined out of the frame Height: 30 inches, Width: 25 inches (canvas) Frame Size: 38 1/4 inches by 33 1/2 inches Category: Fine Art > European Paintings Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Approximate Sale Time: 1:10 pm CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5 Image #6 Image #7 Image #8 Image #9 Image #10 Image #11 Image #12 Image #13
Leonard Auction
May. 12, 2020
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878 - 1959), Vanity (Young Lady on a Couch)
Est: $7,500 - $10,000
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878 - 1959) Vanity (Young Lady on a Couch) Oil on canvas. Signed lower left "Webster" 24 1/2" x 29 3/4"; framed 30" x 35" Provenance: Sotheby's July 13, 2005 Lot 114 Property from the noted Zoullas Collection Condition:More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in very fine condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or email Guernsey's at guernseys.auctions@gmail.com to request a more thorough condition report.
Guernsey's
Feb. 26, 2020
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) British. 'The Pink Shawl', Study of a Naked Lady, seated on a Stool, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 27" x 22".
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) British. 'The Pink Shawl', Study of a Naked Lady, seated on a Stool, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 27" x 22".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 12, 2019
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Seated nude
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Seated nude signed 'WEBSTER' (lower right) oil on canvas 35.6 x 45.7cm (14 x 18in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 12, 2019
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Nude with a red shawl
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Nude with a red shawl signed 'WEBSTER' (lower left) oil on canvas 69.2 x 56.2cm (27 1/4 x 22 1/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 08, 2019
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Portrait of a seated girl
Est: £400 - £600
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Portrait of a seated girl signed 'W.E.WEBSTER' (lower right) watercolour 49.5 x 39.4cm (19 1/2 x 15 1/2in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 11, 2019
Walter Ernest Webster RI ROI VPRP, British 1878-1959- Portrait of a girl reading; watercolour,
Est: £180 - £220
Walter Ernest Webster RI ROI VPRP, British 1878-1959- Portrait of a girl reading; watercolour, 78.3x56.6cm: together with four offset lithographs printed in colour, one signed in pencil, and one photogravure on linen chine applique, all after the same artist, 66.5x54.7cm (max) (6) (ARR) all unframed. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
May. 13, 2019
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959), Oil on canvas, Portrait of a lady in bal
Est: £600 - £800
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959), Oil on canvas, Portrait of a lady in ball dress, Signed top right and bears details of artist verso. 24 x 20''
Claydon Auctioneers
Apr. 15, 2019
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959), Oil on canvas,
Est: £700 - £900
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959), Oil on canvas, Portrait of a lady in ball dress, Signed top right and bears details of artist verso. 24 x 20''
Claydon Auctioneers
Apr. 10, 2019
WALTER EARNEST WEBSTER RI, ROI (BRITISH 1878-1959)
Est: £600 - £800
WALTER EARNEST WEBSTER RI, ROI (BRITISH 1878-1959) Portrait of a violinist signed 'Webster' (lower right) oil on canvas 62 x 51 cm. Together with an extensive archive of photographs and personal ephemera relating to the artist and his career. Walter Ernest Webster was a figure and portrait painter and also a successful illustrator. Born in Manchester in 1878, he won a scholarship to study at the National Art Training Schools (which became the Royal College of Art) before attending the Royal Academy Schools from January 1899 to 1904. Webster exhibited at the Royal Academy almost every year until his death in May 1959 Webster's work can be seen in many public collections including The Walker Art Gallery, Gallery Oldham, Paisley Museum and Art Galleries and The Government Art Collection, which holds Webster's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. (2)
Chiswick Auctions
Feb. 20, 2019
AR Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Portrait of a lady
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Portrait of a lady signed 'WEBSTER' (lower left)oil on canvas84.5 x 71.8cm (33 1/4 x 28 1/4in).presented in the original hand painted frame Provenance: Acquired by the current owner's grandfather.
Bonhams
Feb. 20, 2019
AR Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Rhododendrons
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
Walter Ernest Webster, RI, ROI (British, 1878-1959) Rhododendrons signed 'WEBSTER' (lower left)oil on canvas74.9 x 63.5cm (29 1/2 x 25in). Provenance: Acquired by the current owner's grandfather. Walter Ernest Webster was a figure and portrait painter and also a successful illustrator. Born in Manchester in 1878, he won a scholarship to study at the National Art Training Schools (which became the Royal College of Art) before attending the Royal Academy Schools from January 1899 to 1904. Webster exhibited at the Royal Academy almost every year until his death in May 1959. He also exhibited at Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Glasgow Institute and Paris Salon, where he was awarded bronze and silver medals and a gold in 1931.Webster's work can be seen in many public collections including The Walker Art Gallery, Gallery Oldham, Paisley Museum and Art Galleries and The Government Art Collection, which holds Webster's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Bonhams
Nov. 13, 2018
* AR WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH, 1878-1959) - Morning
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
* AR WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (BRITISH, 1878-1959) Morning signed ‘WEBSTER’ (lower left) oil on canvas 76.2 x 63.5cm (30 x 25in).
Bonhams
Jul. 21, 2018
†Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959, British), "Seated Nude Females Reading," 20th c., watercolor, faded signature lower right, titled...
Est: $300 - $500
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959, British), "Seated Nude Females Reading," 20th c., watercolor, faded signature lower right, titled verso on label, presented in a silvered frame, H.- 18 in., W.- 10 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 01, 2017
Walter Ernest Webster (1787-1959) British. Study of a Standing Nude, in an Interior, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 14".
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Walter Ernest Webster (1787-1959) British. Study of a Standing Nude, in an Interior, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 14".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 10, 2015
*Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) 'ENGLISH ROSE' Signed l.c., inscribed with title verso,
Est: £200 - £300
*Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) 'ENGLISH ROSE' Signed l.c., inscribed with title verso, watercolour on card 49.5 x 37cm, unframed *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Mar. 10, 2015
*Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) 'THE LOVE LETTER' Signed l.r., inscribed with title ver
Est: £400 - £600
*Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) 'THE LOVE LETTER' Signed l.r., inscribed with title verso, watercolour on card 55 x 41cm, unframed *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Dec. 10, 2013
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959), YOUNG WOMAN SEWING BEFORE A FIREPLACE; YOUNG WOMAN DRESSING BEFORE A FIREPLACE, A double-sided watercolour with crayon sketching lines on stiff watercolour board; the recto signed lower right, 19" x 14" - 48.3 x
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959), BritishYOUNG WOMAN SEWING BEFORE A FIREPLACE; YOUNG WOMAN DRESSING BEFORE A FIREPLACE; A double-sided watercolour with crayon sketching lines on stiff watercolour board; the recto signed lower right19" x 14" - 48.3 x 35.6 cm.Provenance: Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, Piccadilly, London from whom purchased by the present Private Collection, Montreal in 1954
Waddington's
Jun. 12, 2013
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959)
Est: -
"Black and Gold" signed and dated 1947 (lower right) oil on canvas 60 x 50cm (23 5/8 x 19 11/16in).
Bonhams
Jun. 11, 2013
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
'Puppets' signed 'WEBSTER' (lower right), indistinctly inscribed with a title and address (on old label attached to the frame verso) oil on canvas 68.5 x 56.5cm (26 15/16 x 22 1/4in).
Bonhams
Feb. 20, 2013
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) Rosy Fuller signed 'WEBSTER' (lower left) and inscribed and signed 'Rosy Fuller. by. W. E. Webster' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 12, 2012
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) Seated nude in a
Est: £800 - £1,200
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) Seated nude in a pensive mood Signed also stamped by the artist`s family
Woolley & Wallis
Dec. 12, 2012
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) Seated nude by a
Est: £800 - £1,200
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) Seated nude by a mirror Signed also stamped by the artist`s family verso
Woolley & Wallis
Jul. 31, 2012
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) Portrait of a lady, seated, three-quarter-length, in a brown cowl neck dress signed 'W. E. WEBSTER' (lower left) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 12, 2011
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) R.I., R.O.I.,
Est: £400 - £600
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) R.I., R.O.I., V.P.R.P. Watercolour 'The Young Violinist' portrait of a young girl playing the violin Signed lower right and labelled with title verso, 21 1/4 x 14 1/4"
Claydon Auctioneers
Oct. 07, 2011
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (1878-1959, BRITISH) Signed
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WALTER ERNEST WEBSTER (1878-1959, BRITISH) Signed Oil on Canvas "Mrs F Heinsheimer" 30" x 25" Provenance: Royal Society of Portrait Painters (See Label Verso)
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Sep. 07, 2011
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959) A seated ballerina
Est: £400 - £600
A seated ballerina signed (lower right) watercolour 45.5 x 35.5cm (17 15/16 x 14in).
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2011
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959) Girl washing
Est: £400 - £600
Girl washing signed with initials 'WEW' (lower right), watercolour 20.5 x 24cm (8 1/16 x 9 7/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 01, 2011
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959) After the performance
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
After the performance signed 'W. E. WEBSTER' (lower left), watercolour 64.5 x 41cm (25 3/8 x 16 1/8in).
Bonhams
Jun. 16, 2010
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959)
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) The Play is Ended signed 'Webster' (lower right), and signed again and inscribed 'The Play is Ended/W.E. Webster/Broom Villa/Broomhouse Rd./Parsons Green/£127/SW6' (on a label on the reverse) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 26, 2010
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959)
Est: £500 - £800
Walter Ernest Webster (1878-1959) Pierrot signed 'Webster' (upper right) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 36.5 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 22, 2009
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959) Portrait of Miss Ruth Smythson
Est: £500 - £700
Portrait of Miss Ruth Smythson signed 'WEBSTER' (lower right), oil on canvas 76 x 63cm (29 15/16 x 24 13/16in).
Bonhams
Sep. 16, 2009
Walter Ernest Webster (British, 1878-1959) "The Play is Ended"
Est: £2,500 - £3,000
"The Play is Ended" A ballerina and harlequin signed oil on canvas 73 x 60.5cm (28 3/4 x 23 13/16in).
Bonhams