James William Whittaker Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James William Whittaker Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 28, 2025
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER (1828-187
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James William Whittaker (1828-1876), Mountain landscape with torrent, watercolor on paper, signed and dated 1871 lower left, 21 x 29,5 cm, matted and framed behind glass 40 x 47 cm
Historia Auctionata
Sep. 03, 2024
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER (1828-1876), M
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James William Whittaker (1828-1876), Mountain landscape with torrent, watercolor on paper, signed and dated 1871 lower left, 21 x 29,5 cm, matted and framed behind glass 40 x 47 cm
Historia Auctionata
May. 19, 2024
James William Whittaker (UK,1828-1876) oil painting antique
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: James William Whittaker (United Kingdom, 1828 - 1876) TITLE: Waterfall Landscape YEAR: 1860 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Minor stable craquelure. Some small scattered inpaintings. ART SIZE: 12 x 19 inches / 30 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 19 x 25 inches / 48 x 63 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 128124 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: James William Whittaker (1828, Manchester - 6 September 1876, Betws-y-Coed) was a British watercolour painter, best known for his landscapes of North Wales.He was born in a family of a warehouseman and began his artistic career as an apprentice to Manchester engraver Joseph Heyes, soon turning to painting. In 1858 he moved to Llanrwst, where he would paint local landscapes in watercolours. With the possible exception of a trip to Switzerland and Italy in about 1864 and a Northern journey in the late 1860s, he remained in North Wales for the rest of his life. Upon meeting Francis William Topham in Wales, Whittaker was encouraged to join the Society of Painters in Watercolours, becoming an associate in 1862, and a member in 1864. He died in 1876 by drowning in River Llugwy, where he fell trying to collect his painting gear. Whittaker was married to Sarah nee Heyes (daughter of Joseph Heyes), widowing her and leaving 4 children who outlived him.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 17, 2023
James William Whittaker (UK,1828-1876) oil painting antique
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: James William Whittaker (United Kingdom, 1828 - 1876) TITLE: Waterfall Landscape YEAR: 1860 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Minor stable craquelure. Some small scattered inpaintings. ART SIZE: 12 x 19 inches / 30 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 19 x 25 inches / 48 x 63 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 128124 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: James William Whittaker (1828, Manchester - 6 September 1876, Betws-y-Coed) was a British watercolour painter, best known for his landscapes of North Wales.He was born in a family of a warehouseman and began his artistic career as an apprentice to Manchester engraver Joseph Heyes, soon turning to painting. In 1858 he moved to Llanrwst, where he would paint local landscapes in watercolours. With the possible exception of a trip to Switzerland and Italy in about 1864 and a Northern journey in the late 1860s, he remained in North Wales for the rest of his life. Upon meeting Francis William Topham in Wales, Whittaker was encouraged to join the Society of Painters in Watercolours, becoming an associate in 1862, and a member in 1864. He died in 1876 by drowning in River Llugwy, where he fell trying to collect his painting gear. Whittaker was married to Sarah nee Heyes (daughter of Joseph Heyes), widowing her and leaving 4 children who outlived him.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 29, 2020
J. W. Whittaker (1828-1876), Watercolour, A view …
Est: £60 - £80
J. W. Whittaker (1828-1876), Watercolour, A view of sheep by a river in a rocky mountain landscape, Signed and dated 1867 lower left. Approx. 7'' x 13 1/2''
Claydon Auctioneers
Mar. 02, 2020
J. W. Whittaker (1828-1876), Watercolour, A view …
Est: £60 - £80
J. W. Whittaker (1828-1876), Watercolour, A view of sheep by a river in a rocky mountain landscape, Signed and dated 1867 lower left. Approx. 7'' x 13 1/2''
Claydon Auctioneers
Jan. 25, 2020
James William Whittaker, (British, 1828-1876), "By the Bridge", oil on canvas, 14-1/4" x 26-1/2", framed 20" x 31-1/2"
Est: $500 - $800
James William Whittaker (British, 1828-1876) "By the Bridge" oil on canvas signed lower left. Framed and with artist plaque. 14-1/4" x 26-1/2", framed 20" x 31-1/2" Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 23, 2019
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER (1828-1876)
Est: £200 - £300
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER (1828-1876) SUNRISE OVER A RURAL LANDSCAPE signed & dated l.l. 1873 watercolour 18.0 x 31.0cm / 7 x 12 1/2in
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 14, 2019
James Whittaker, line drawing Billingsgate to Southwark Cathedral with London bridge in background,
Est: £100 - £150
James Whittaker, line drawing Billingsgate to Southwark Cathedral with London bridge in background, dated December 28th 1824?, signed lower right. 11¼ins. x 5½ins.
Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
Aug. 24, 2019
James William Whittaker, (British, 1828-1876), "By the Bridge", oil on canvas, 14-1/4" x 26-1/2", framed 20" x 31-1/2"
Est: $800 - $1,200
James William Whittaker (British, 1828-1876) "By the Bridge" oil on canvas signed lower left. Framed and with artist plaque. 14-1/4" x 26-1/2", framed 20" x 31-1/2" Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jun. 22, 2019
James William Whittaker (1828-76) Mountain Stream
Est: £150 - £180
Local Interest James William Whittaker (1828 - 1876) Mountain Stream Snowdonia North Wales Watercolor. Signed J.W.Whittaker lower left. Gilt framed under glass 35 x 23.5 inches.
Cooper Barrington LLP
Apr. 13, 2015
* COLLINS, 19TH CENTURY Carrying the fishing nets
Est: £30 - £50
* COLLINS, 19TH CENTURY Carrying the fishing nets, signed, watercolour 26cm x 38.5cm together with JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER (1828-1876) Birds in flight across a mountainous river landscape, signed and dated 1876, watercolour, 23.5cm x 16.5cm, together with a castle overlooking a riverside scene, signed 'Norris' and dated '95, watercolour, 24.5cm x 34cm
Mallams
Mar. 11, 2015
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER (1828-1876) Birds in flig
Est: £60 - £80
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER (1828-1876) Birds in flight across a mountainous river landscape, signed and dated 1876,watercolour, 23.5 x 16.5cm; together with: a castle overlooking a riverside scene, signed 'Norris' and dated '95,watercolour, 24.5 x 34cm (2)
Mallams
Oct. 03, 2014
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER, SIGNED AND DATED 1851,
Est: £70 - £100
JAMES WILLIAM WHITTAKER, SIGNED AND DATED 1851, WATERCOLOUR, inscribed "On the Lleedwr", 13" x 19"
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Oct. 12, 2013
JAMES W WHITTAKER (1828-1876, ENGLAND) LANDSCAPE
Est: $500 - $800
James William Whittaker (1828-1876) 1871 Wales. Oil painting on canvas of harvesters and children crossing a bridge. Signed JW Whittaker an dated 1871 lower right18 1/2"H X 29 1/2"LProvenance: From a prestigious Buckhead residence.
Peachtree & Bennett
Jul. 05, 2011
James William Whittaker (1828-1876) 'Mountain Stream, North Wales'
Est: £300 - £400
'Mountain Stream, North Wales' signed 'J. W. Whittaker' and dated 1873 (lower left); signed, inscribed and dated 1873 label verso watercolour 35 x 64.5cm (13 3/4 x 25 3/8in).
Bonhams
Feb. 22, 2011
James William Whittaker (1828-1876) 'Llyn Idwal Stream'
Est: £100 - £150
'Llyn Idwal Stream' signed and dated 1867 watercolour 23 x 35cm (9 1/16 x 13 3/4in).
Bonhams
Jun. 29, 2010
James William Whittaker OWS (1828-1876) A view in
Est: £100 - £150
James William Whittaker OWS (1828-1876) A view in North Wales watercolour, signed and dated 1871 lower left 18 x 25 cm (7 x 10 in), unframed together with an unframed watercolour of a pond at Curry Rivel by 'H.H.', 20 x 21 cm (8 x 8 1/4 in) and another of figures in a highland landscape
Holloway's
Feb. 03, 2010
James William Whittaker (1828-1876) Droving sheep
Est: £100 - £150
Droving sheep signed and dated 1870 watercolour 33 x 60cm
Bonhams
Feb. 03, 2010
James William Whittaker (1828-1876) Droving sheep
Est: £100 - £150
Droving sheep signed and dated 1870 watercolour 33 x 60cm
Bonhams
Jan. 20, 2010
James William Whittaker (1828-1876) Droving sheep
Est: £200 - £250
Droving sheep signed and dated 1870 watercolour 33 x 60cm
Bonhams
Jan. 06, 2010
James William Whittaker (1828-1876) Droving sheep
Est: £300 - £500
Droving sheep signed and dated 1870 watercolour 33 x 60cm
Bonhams
Dec. 02, 2009
James W Whittaker (British 1828-1876) A SCOTTISH
Est: £50 - £80
James W Whittaker (British 1828-1876) A SCOTTISH HIGHLAND SCENE, oil on board, highland cattle grazing at the head of a loch, with mist draped fells in background, signed lower left, within an ornate gilt frame. 30cm(h) x 59cm(w)
Penrith Farmers & Kidd's plc
Mar. 05, 2009
James William Whittaker (British, 1828-1876)
Est: $400 - $600
Mountain Stream - North Wales. Watercolor and pencil on paper, signed and dated 1868 in the middle lower part of the image. The image size is approx. 13-1/4" x 19-1/4", matted and framed the overall size is approx. 18-3/4" x 24-3/4".
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