William A. Breakspeare Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William A. Breakspeare Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 29, 2026
William Arthur Breakspeare (British 1855-1914) The Ferry Bell signed 'W A Breakspeare' (lower left) oil on canvas 46 x 26 cm, framed 62 x 42 cm
Est: £800 - £1,200
William Arthur Breakspeare (British 1855-1914) The Ferry Bell signed 'W A Breakspeare' (lower left) oil on canvas 46 x 26 cm, framed 62 x 42 cm
Dawsons Auctioneers
Jun. 24, 2026
William Arthur Breakspeare RBA RBSA (British, 1855-1914)
Est: £800 - £1,200
William Arthur Breakspeare RBA RBSA (British, 1855-1914) Portrait of a lady holding a fan signed lower left 'WABreakspeare' oil on canvas 62 x 36.5cm 68 x 42.5cm framed
Cheffins
May. 13, 2026
William A. Breakspeare R.B.A. R.B.S.A. (
Est: £300 - £500
William A. Breakspeare R.B.A. R.B.S.A. (British, 1856-1914), The Windswept Maiden, signed l.l., oil on canvas, 45 by 24cm, gilt frame
Kinghams Auctioneers
Jul. 16, 2025
Breakspeare (William, 1855-1914). Imbibing
Est: £300 - £500
Breakspeare (William, 1855-1914). Imbibing * Breakspeare (William, 1855-1914). Imbibing, oil on canvas, signed lower right, a soldier sits with a glass of wine in his hand while a woman stands beside him, a salt-glazed ewer and sword sit on the table, canvas size 46.5 x 36 cm (18 x 14 1/4 ins), in a moulded gilt wood frame (64 x 54 cm) QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 01, 2025
William Breakspeare Vicar of Wakefield Painting
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
BREAKSPEARE, William Arthur, (British, 1856-1914): Interior genre scene depicting Charles Primrose consoling one of his daughters, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, titled on frame, 22.5" x 26.5", framed 35.5" x 49.5". condition: Minor inpaint, lacquer drip lines.
Amero Auctions
Mar. 23, 2025
William Breakspeare Vicar of Wakefield Painting
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Interior genre scene depicting Charles Primrose consoling one of his daughters, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, titled on frame, 22.5" x 26.5", framed 35.5" x 49.5". condition: Minor inpaint, lacquer drip lines.
Amero Auctions
Dec. 12, 2024
WILLIAM BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1856-1914), THE BREAKUP
Est: £400 - £600
WILLIAM BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1856-1914)THE BREAKUPOil on boardSigned (lower right)18 x 28.5cm (7 x 11 in.)Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 04, 2024
William Arthur Breakspeare RBA RBSA (British, 1855-1914)
Est: £300 - £500
William Arthur Breakspeare RBA RBSA (British, 1855-1914) Self portrait of the artist as a wandering minstrel signed lower right 'W. Breakspeare' and dated 1877 titled, signed and dated verso 'A Wandering Minstrel / WAB 1877' with further figural sketch oil on canvas 91 x 70cm Provenance: Believed to have been acquired directly from the artist by the present vendor's great grandfather in Birmingham in 1877 Although the inscription to the reverse identifies the subject simply as 'a wandering minstrel', the close likeness to the self portrait of 1876 by Breakspeare, now in the Ashmolean (no. WA1966.24), indicates that the young artist almost certainly used himself as a model for the present picture. Both works were painted shortly before the painter moved to Paris in 1879.
Cheffins
Nov. 09, 2024
BREAKSPEARE, WILLIAM: Gondel mit musizierender Gesellschaft.
Est: CHF350 - CHF700
BREAKSPEARE, WILLIAM (Birmingham 1856 - 1914 Haverstock Hill) : Gondel mit musizierender Gesellschaft; Öl auf Holz; 19,5x29,5 cm; sig. u.l.
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Oct. 09, 2024
WILLIAM BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1856-1914), THE BREAKUP
Est: £800 - £1,200
WILLIAM BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1856-1914)THE BREAKUPOil on boardSigned (lower right)18 x 28.5cm (7 x 11 in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Sep. 18, 2024
William Arthur Breakspeare RBA RBSA (British, 1855-1914)
Est: £600 - £800
William Arthur Breakspeare RBA RBSA (British, 1855-1914) Self portrait of the artist as a wandering minstrel signed lower right 'W. Breakspeare' and dated 1877 titled, signed and dated verso 'A Wandering Minstrel / WAB 1877' with further figural sketch oil on canvas 91 x 70cm Provenance: Believed to have been acquired directly from the artist by the present vendor's great grandfather in Birmingham in 1877 Although the inscription to the reverse identifies the subject simply as 'a wandering minstrel', the close likeness to the self portrait of 1876 by Breakspeare, now in the Ashmolean (no. WA1966.24), indicates that the young artist almost certainly used himself as a model for the present picture. Both works were painted shortly before the painter moved to Paris in 1879.
Cheffins
Jul. 10, 2024
WILLIAM A BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH, 1855-1914) OIL ON BOARD
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
WILLIAM A BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH, 1855-1914) OIL ON BOARD titled "Courtship" signed lower left and mounted in a leaf cast gilt frame. (19.5cm high 12cm wide)
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Jun. 25, 2024
William A. Breakspeare (English, 1855-1914), 'Reconciled', oil on wooden panel, 15 x 24cm
Est: £300 - £500
William A. Breakspeare (English, 1855-1914) 'Reconciled' oil on wooden panel signed
Gorringes
May. 04, 2024
Breakspeare, William Arthur
Est: -
Breakspeare, William Arthur 1856 Birmingham - 1914 Haverstock Odaliske. Signiert. Öl/Malk., 26 x 18 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Apr. 04, 2024
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1855-1914), THE CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD
Est: £400 - £600
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1855-1914)THE CAPTAIN OF THE GUARDOil on canvasSigned (lower left)42 x 24cm (16½ x 9¼ in.)Please note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Mar. 23, 2024
William Arthur Breakspeare (British 1855-1914), Soldiers Returning Through the City Gate, Oil on board in gilt frame, Signed lower left "WA Breakspeare", 8" x 5"
Est: $600 - $900
William Arthur Breakspeare (British 1855-1914) Soldiers Returning Through the City Gate Oil on board in gilt frame Signed lower left "WA Breakspeare" 8" x 5"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Feb. 21, 2024
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPARE (BRITISH 1855-1914), A WOMAN THINKING
Est: £700 - £1,000
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPARE (BRITISH 1855-1914)A WOMAN THINKING Oil on panel Signed (lower left)14.5 x 24.5cm (5½ x 9½ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 21, 2024
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1855-1914), THE CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD
Est: £800 - £1,200
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1855-1914)THE CAPTAIN OF THE GUARDOil on canvasSigned (lower left)42 x 24cm (16½ x 9¼ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Nov. 04, 2023
Breakspeare, William Arthur
Est: -
Breakspeare, William Arthur 1856 Birmingham - 1914 Haverstock Odaliske. Signiert. Öl/Malk., 26 x 18 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Jul. 19, 2023
Attributed to William A. Breakspeare, A Lady in a woodland, with a figure behind
Est: £300 - £400
Attributed to William A. Breakspeare, British 1856-1914- A Lady in a woodland, with a figure behind; oil on panel, with a small oil study verso, bears inscription 'Will Breakspeare' on the reverse, 21 x 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
May. 13, 2023
Breakespeare, William Arthur
Est: -
Breakespeare, William Arthur 1856 Birmingham - 1914 Haverstock Oriental Beauty resting by Pool. Signiert. Öl/Malk., 26 x 18 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Mar. 14, 2023
William Arthur Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914), Portrait of a 17th century gentleman, oil on canvas, 60 x 50cm
Est: £500 - £800
William Arthur Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) Portrait of a 17th century gentleman oil on canvas signed and dated 1881
Gorringes
Feb. 23, 2023
WILLIAM ARTHUR BREAKSPEAR (BRITSH 1856-1914)
Est: £300 - £500
WILLIAM ARTHUR BREAKSPEAR (BRITSH 1856-1914) WILLIAM ARTHUR BREAKSPEAR (BRITSH 1856-1914) Captured signed W A Breakspeare lower left oil on board 31.5 x 40.5cm
Chiswick Auctions
Jul. 29, 2022
Attributed to William A Breakspeare (185
Est: £300 - £500
Attributed to William A Breakspeare (1856-1914), In Council, oil on board, signed and titled, 18 by 30cm, framed
Kinghams Auctioneers
Apr. 30, 2022
William A.Breakspeare Oil, The Connoisseur
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Arthur BreakspeareÂ (British 1855-1914)Â The Connoisseur, oil on wood panel, signed lower right, framed. Bearing labels verso for Dowdeswell & Dowdeswell, London, and The Cooling Galleries, London. Dimensions: 9 x 6.25 in. panel size, 18 x 15 in. as framed. Condition: Very good with lightly uneven varnish.
Neue Auctions
Mar. 15, 2022
W.A. BREAKSPEARE "LORD NELSON&LADY HAMILTON" OIL
Est: -
Lord Nelson And Lady Hamilton In Romney's Studio By William Arthur Breakspeare oil on canvas. Signed bottom right. IMAGE Measures approx 36" tall x 28 " . Total measures approx 46" x 36".
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Dec. 16, 2021
William A. BREAKSPEARE (1855-1914) oil on canvas
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
William A. BREAKSPEARE (1855-1914) If Music Be the Food of Love Signed 'WA Breakspeare' (lower right) Oil on canvas Height 48 in. (121.9 cm.), Width 26 in. (66 cm.),
A.B.Levy’s Palm Beach
Jul. 14, 2021
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) A kitchen courtship
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) A kitchen courtship signed 'WABreakspeare' (lower right) oil on canvas 45 x 35.5cm (18 x 14in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 14, 2021
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) La belle Helene
Est: £600 - £800
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) La belle Helene signed 'WABreakspeare' (lower right) oil on panel 22.8 x 9.2cm (9 x 3 5/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 14, 2021
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) Are you not entertained?
Est: £800 - £1,200
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) Are you not entertained? signed ''WABreakspeare' (lower right) oil on board 15.8 x 11.4cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/2in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 18, 2021
Breakspeare, William A. - Young Lady in the Park
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Breakspeare, William A. (1855-1914) Young Lady in the Park Description (FR): Huile sur toile, signée en bas à droite W A Breakspeare Description (EN): Oil on canvas, signed on lower right W A Breakspeare Dimension (PO): 18" x 14" Dimension (CM): 45.72 x 35.56 cm Rapport de condition: Sur demande, nous nous ferons un plaisir de répondre à vos questions de manière détaillée. Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.
Champagne Auctions
Apr. 28, 2021
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPEARE
Est: €1,400 - €1,800
Slave market Cairo. Signed oil on panel.
Sheppards
Mar. 28, 2021
W. A. BREAKSPEARE (1856-1914) An Interval in the Studio
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
W. A. BREAKSPEARE (1856-1914) An Interval in the Studio oil on board signed lower right: W. A. Breakspeare inscribed and titled on margin: W. A BREAKSPEARE RI AN INTERVAL IN THE STUDIO 23 x 14cm PROVENANCE The British Galleries, Haymarket, London
Gibson's
Feb. 17, 2021
William A. Breakspear (1855-1914) British, 'Dressing for the Ball', A young girl seated on a sofa tying her sh
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William A. Breakspear (1855-1914) British, 'Dressing for the Ball', A young girl seated on a sofa tying her shoes, oil on panel, signed and inscribed on a plaque, in a fine gilt composition Lely panel design frame, 10" x 7".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 07, 2020
William A. Breakspear (1855-1914) British, 'Dressing for the Ball', A young girl seated on a sofa tying her sh
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William A. Breakspear (1855-1914) British, 'Dressing for the Ball', A young girl seated on a sofa tying her shoes, oil on panel, signed and inscribed on a plaque, in a fine gilt composition Lely panel design frame, 10" x 7".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 19, 2020
William A. BREAKSPEARE (1855-1914) oil on canvas
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
William A. BREAKSPEARE (1855-1914) If Music Be the Food of Love Signed 'WA Breakspeare' (lower right) Oil on canvas Height 48 in. (121.9 cm.), Width 26 in. (66 cm.), SHIPPING Free Shipping Express to Continental US
A.B.Levy’s Palm Beach
Sep. 23, 2020
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) The reprimand
Est: £500 - £800
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) The reprimand signed, oil on panel, 18 x 11cm (7 1/16 x 4 5/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 23, 2020
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) The Reproof
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) The Reproof signed, oil on panel, 29.5 x 39.5cm (11 5/8 x 15 9/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 17, 2020
William A. Breakspeare (1855-1914) British. 'Dressing for the Ball', a Young Girl Seated on a Sofa tying her S
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William A. Breakspeare (1855-1914) British. 'Dressing for the Ball', a Young Girl Seated on a Sofa tying her Shoes, Oil on Panel, Signed and Inscribed on a Plaque, in a Fine Gilt Composition Lely Panel Design Frame, 10" x 7".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 12, 2020
William A... Breakspeare (1855-1914) British. "Dressing for the Ball", a Young Girl seated on a Sofa, tying he
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William A... Breakspeare (1855-1914) British. "Dressing for the Ball", a Young Girl seated on a Sofa, tying her Shoes, Oil on Panel, Signed, and Inscribed on a plaque, in a Fine Gilt Composition Lely Panel Design Frame, 10" x 7".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 30, 2020
William A. BREAKSPEARE (1855-1914) oil on canvas
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
William A. BREAKSPEARE (1855-1914) If Music Be the Food of Love Signed 'WA Breakspeare' (lower right) Oil on canvas 48 x 26 in. (121.9 x 66 cm.) SHIPPING Free Shipping Express to Continental US
A.B.Levy’s Palm Beach
Mar. 06, 2020
Attributed to William A Breakspeare (1856-1914), I
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to William A Breakspeare (1856-1914), In Council, oil on board, signed and titled, 18cm x 30cm, framed
Kinghams Auctioneers
Feb. 26, 2020
William A... Breakspeare (1855-1914) British. "Dressing for the Ball", a Young Girl seated on a Sofa, tying her Shoes, Oil on Panel, Signed, and Inscribed on a plaque, in a Fine Gilt Composition Lely Panel Design Frame, 10" x 7".
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William A... Breakspeare (1855-1914) British. "Dressing for the Ball", a Young Girl seated on a Sofa, tying her Shoes, Oil on Panel, Signed, and Inscribed on a plaque, in a Fine Gilt Composition Lely Panel Design Frame, 10" x 7".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 12, 2019
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) Wistful
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) Wistful signed 'WABreakspeare' (lower right) oil on panel 25.4 x 17.8cm (10 x 7in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 12, 2019
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) An offering
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) An offering signed and dated 'WABreakspeare/1879' (lower right) oil on canvas 45.7 x 35.6cm (18 x 14in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 17, 2019
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) After the card game
Est: £800 - £1,200
William A. Breakspeare (British, 1855-1914) After the card game signed 'WABreakspeare' (lower left) oil on panel15.8 x 26cm (6 1/4 x 10 1/4in).
Bonhams
Jul. 12, 2019
Attributed to William A Breakspeare (1856-1914), In Council, oil on board, signed and titled, 18cm x 30cm, framed
Est: £300 - £500
Attributed to William A Breakspeare (1856-1914), In Council, oil on board, signed and titled, 18cm x 30cm, framed
Kinghams Auctioneers
May. 08, 2019
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1855-1914).'An engrossing read' Signed lower right. Oil on panel.19
Est: £400 - £600
WILLIAM A. BREAKSPEARE (BRITISH 1855-1914).'An engrossing read' Signed lower right. Oil on panel.19 x 27.5cm.
Chiswick Auctions