John Wilson Carmichael Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Wilson Carmichael Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 23, 2026
Seascape, Oil Painting, By James John Wilson Carmichael (1800 1868)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Fr.47x53cm Img.27x32cm (18.50x20.87 in , 1.54x1.74 ft | 10.63x12.60 in , 0.89x1.05 ft) Provenance: European Gallery Born to a Newcastle shipwright family and apprenticed to shipbuilding in his youth, he had unparalleled knowledge of ship hulls, harbours and maritime architecture. He is recognised as one of the three leading Victorian marine painters, together with Clarkson Stanfield and E.W. Cooke. He exhibited continuously at the Royal Academy and the British Institution, 1835 1859. The artist penned two landmark manuals on marine oil and watercolour painting, widely adopted as core teaching texts in the 19th century. His artistic trajectory evolved from Newcastle industrial ports and fishing life, to Royal Navy fleets, sea battles and stormy ocean scenes. In his later years, he resided in Scarborough, specialising in coastal landscapes and fishing village genre subjects.
Hotspot Auctions
Aug. 09, 2026
John Carmichael "A Dutch Waterway" Maritime
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CARMICHAEL, John (James) Wilson, (British, 1800-1868): "A Dutch Waterway" Vessels headed out to sea, Oil on Panel; possible signature lower right, older Henry Whitley & Sons label affixed verso, 6" x 8", framed 10" x 12". Condition: Craquelure, inpaint.
Amero Auctions
Aug. 09, 2026
John Carmichael "Headed out to Sea" Maritime
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
CARMICHAEL, John (James) Wilson, (British, 1800-1868): "Heading out to Sea", vessels in choppy seas, Oil on Canvas; signed lower right, 32" x 50.5", framed 36.5" x 54.5". Condition: Craquelure, inpaint.
Amero Auctions
Aug. 09, 2026
John Carmichael "In a Calm Estuary" Maritime
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
CARMICHAEL, John (James) Wilson, (British, 1800-1868): "In a Calm Estuary", coastal scene with vessels, Oil on Canvas; signed and dated 1821 lower left, "Mawson, Swan, and Morgan" frame makers label verso on stretcher, 24" x 36", framed 21" x 41.75". Condition: Craquelure, scattered inpaint, relined.
Amero Auctions
Aug. 09, 2026
John Carmichael "Dunstanburgh Castle" Maritime
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
CARMICHAEL, John (James) Wilson, (British, 1800-1868): "Dunstanburgh Castle", depicting survivors of a shipwreck at the Death Rocks, Oil on Canvas; signature not discovered. 32.5" x 59.5", framed 37.75" x 65". Condition: Craquelure, inpaint, relined. Sold with copy of original purchase receipt for $80,000.
Amero Auctions
Aug. 09, 2026
John Carmichael Fifth Rate Man of War Maritime
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
CARMICHAEL, John (James) Wilson, (British, 1800-1868): "A Fifth Rate Man of War", vessels on rough seas, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, 11" x 15.75", framed 17.5" x 21.25". Condition: Craquelure, scatted inpaint, relined. Sold with copy of original purchase receipt for $38,500.
Amero Auctions
Jun. 25, 2026
John Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868): Marine Scene, North East Coast of England
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Oil on board, signed 'J.W. Carmichael' lower right. 19 1/2 x 31 1/2 in., 32 x 44 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 10, 2026
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH 1800-1868), BELOW WATERLOO BRIDGE; WHITEHALL GARDENS (2)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH 1800-1868) BELOW WATERLOO BRIDGE; WHITEHALL GARDENS Watercolour, a pair Both signed with initials and dated '1849' (lower left and right, respectively)Each 29.5 x 44.5cm (11½ x 17½ in.) (2)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jun. 10, 2026
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH 1800-1868), DUTCH SHIPPING OFF THE SCHELDT
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH 1800-1868)DUTCH SHIPPING OFF THE SCHELDTOil on canvasSigned and dated '1839' (lower left)61.5 x 97cm (24 x 38in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 30, 2026
John Wilson Carmichael (English, 1799-1868) Coastline with Boats and Figures, Watercolor on paper, Sight-6 3/4" x 6 3/4", Framed-13 3/4" x 17 7/8", Note: Carmichael was a master technician who painted primarily in oil...
Est: $800 - $1,000
John Wilson Carmichael (English, 1799-1868) Coastline with Boats and Figures, Watercolor on paper, Sight-6 3/4" x 6 3/4", Framed-13 3/4" x 17 7/8", Note: Carmichael was a master technician who painted primarily in oils and watercolors. His meticulous brushwork is unrivaled by19th century English watercolorists.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Feb. 07, 2026
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) "The Longships Lighthouse" Signed and dated 1863, oil on board, 31.5cm x 49cm Provenance: Inscribed to Charles Robeson & Co label verso, "The Longships Lighthouse / Painted for Colonel H Hobart? J.W Carmichael 1863"
Martel Maides
Dec. 17, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael Attrib. (1800-1868), Seascape
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
John Wilson Carmichael Attrib. (1800-1868) Seascape Oil on canvas 36x53 cm
Veritas Art Auctioneers
Dec. 10, 2025
James Wilson CARMICHAEL - Greeks in the hills above Athens, 1836
Est: €1,600 - €3,000
Title: Greeks in the hills above Athens, 1836 watercolour, pencil, body colour on paper signed and dated lower left
Cypria Auctions
Dec. 06, 2025
James Wilson Carmichael (1799-1868) - Pair; Seascapes, oils on panel, signed and dated 1845 lower right, 24 x 34.5cm Provenance: Purchased from Polak Fine Art Dealers of King Street, St James's, London, with original purchase receipt dated 18th...
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
James Wilson Carmichael (1799-1868) - Pair; Seascapes, oils on panel, signed and dated 1845 lower right, 24 x 34.5cm Provenance: Purchased from Polak Fine Art Dealers of King Street, St James's, London, with original purchase receipt dated 18th May 1992, purchase price £12,000
Lacy Scott & Knight
Oct. 15, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a Dutch port town
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a Dutch port town signed and dated 'J.W.Carmichael 1854' (lower right) oil on canvas 81.9 x 128.3cm (32 1/4 x 50 1/2in).
Bonhams
Oct. 15, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) Ships in a swell
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) Ships in a swell signed and dated 'J.W.Carmichael/1868' (lower right) oil on canvas 60.9 x 87.3cm (24 x 34 3/8in).
Bonhams
Oct. 15, 2025
Attributed to John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) A British warship sailing away from a wreckage
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Attributed to John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) A British warship sailing away from a wreckage oil on canvas 51.4 x 76.5cm (20 1/4 x 30 1/8in).
Bonhams
Oct. 15, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) Shipping in a calm
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) Shipping in a calm signed and indistinctly dated 'JW Carmichael/?9?' (lower left) oil on canvas 43.2 x 61.3cm (17 x 24 1/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 02, 2025
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (NEWCASTLE 1799-1868 SCARBOROUGH). A '74' calling fo
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (NEWCASTLE 1799-1868 SCARBOROUGH). A '74' calling for a pilot off Gibraltar with shipping beyond. oil on canvas36 x 54 ¼ in. (91.2 x 137.8 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 24, 2025
JAMES WILSON CARMICHAEL (1800-1868
Est: -
James Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868), English painter, ''Scarborough Fishermen on the English Coast at Cullercoats with a View of Tynemouth'', oil on panel, inscribed/signed/dated ''Sketch / J.W. Carmichael / 1845'' lower right, verso a. Paper label (location) inscribed ''Tynemouth from Cullercoats / J.W. Carmichael'', minimally retouched. 25 x 61 cm, framed 42.5 x 77.5 cm, Provenance: Sotheby's London, May 12, 1993 (copy of invoice enclosed)
Historia Auctionata
Jun. 12, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868), SCENE AT HASTINGS BEACH
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868), British SCENE AT HASTINGS BEACH oil on panel 11.9 x 15.9 in — 30.3 x 40.5 cm Estimate: $1,500—2,000 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 12, 2025
Attributed to John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868), A view of Tynemouth priory and castle
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
Attributed to John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) A view of Tynemouth priory and castle Oil on canvas With old Christie's stencil verso Dimensions: (Frame) 30 in. (H) x 40.25 in. (W) (Canvas) 24 in. (H) x 36 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 11, 2025
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (Royaume-Uni, 1799-1868)
Est: €600 - €800
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (Royaume-Uni, 1799-1868) PALERME ET LE MONT PELLEGRINO DEPUIS LE COUVENT DE SAINT MARIA DE JÉSUS, 1859 Aquarelle et encre Légendé, monogrammé et daté en bas à droite Porte au dos une étiquette de la galerie The Fine Art Society, juin 1991, n° 2813 View of Palermo, watercolour and ink, monogrammed and dated lower right 25,50 x 36,50 CM - 10 x 14,4 IN.
Tajan
May. 28, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (1799-1868)
Est: £800 - £1,200
John Wilson Carmichael (1799-1868) Shipping at dusk signed and dated, 'J W Carmichael/1830' l.l., oil on canvas 42 x 60cm Condition Report: Framed: 52 x 69cm Appears to be relined. Craquelure. Circular impact cracks to sky, upper centre. Rubbing to edges. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Apr. 30, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a Dutch port town
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a Dutch port town signed and dated 'J.W.Carmichael 1854' (lower right) oil on canvas 81.9 x 128.3cm (32 1/4 x 50 1/2in).
Bonhams
Apr. 30, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) Ships-of-War caught in a riptide off Leith, with Edinburgh beyond
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) Ships-of-War caught in a riptide off Leith, with Edinburgh beyond signed and indistinctly dated 'JW Carmichael/184?' (lower right) oil on canvas 68.3 x 101.9cm (26 7/8 x 40 1/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 29, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Mr. John Selby, as Lord of the Manor, Perambulating the Boundaries of Holy Island, Northumberland, 22 October 1839
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Mr. John Selby, as Lord of the Manor, Perambulating the Boundaries of Holy Island, Northumberland, 22 October 1839 oil on canvas signed J.W. Carmichael and dated 1840 (lower left) 41 1/2 x 61 1/4 in. (105.4 x 155.6cm) This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Apr. 29, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) At the Foot of the Highlands
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) At the Foot of the Highlands oil on board signed J.W. Carmichael (lower right); inscribed Vale of Melrose/Roxburgshire/18**, and with an A. Boyle Glasgow paper label (on the reverse) 17 3/4 x 24 1/8 in. (45.1 x 61.3cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Mar. 27, 2025
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (1799-1868) THREE SKETCHES, "TYNEMOUTH", "NORTH EAST COAST AT NORTH SHIELDS" AND "STUDY FOR MARINE SEASCAPE"
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (1799-1868) THREE SKETCHES, "TYNEMOUTH", "NORTH EAST COAST AT NORTH SHIELDS" AND "STUDY FOR MARINE SEASCAPE" Watercolour and pencil "North East coast from North Shields" and "Study for Marine Seascape" from the Sir Hubert E.H Jerningham Collection (6.5cm x 11.5cm (Tynemouth) 7.5cm x 11.5cm (Seascape) 6cm x 11.5cm (North East coast)) Qty: (3)
Elstob Auctioneers
Mar. 26, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868)
Est: £700 - £1,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) The entrance to the River Tyne, with a distant view of Tynemouth Priory and Castle signed 'JWCarmichael' and dated 1848 (lower right) oil on canvas 42 x 60cm
Cheffins
Mar. 01, 2025
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) "Shipping off the Lizard" Signed and dated 1872, oil on canvas, 64.5cm x 97cm Provenance: Anonymous Sale, Sotheby's London, 11th May 1994, Lot 74
Martel Maides
Jan. 30, 2025
James Wilson Carmichael: Stürmische See vor der Küste Englands
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
CARMICHAEL, JAMES WILSON 1800 Newcastle - 1868 Scarborough Titel: Stürmische See vor der Küste Englands. Technik: Öl auf Leinwand. Montierung: Doubliert. Maße: 46 x 81,5cm. Bezeichnung: Signiert und datiert unten rechts: "J.W. Carmichael / 1844". Rahmen: Rahmen. Provenienz: Privatbesitz, Deutschland. Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Germany: 77,31 Euro plus 14,69 Euro VAT EU: 100,84 Euro plus 19,16 Euro VAT Worldwide: 159,66 Euro plus 30,34 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Explanations to the Catalogue James Wilson Carmichael Great Britain English School 1st half of 19th C. Paintings Framed Navy Painting Coast
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Jan. 21, 2025
JAMES WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH, 1800-1868)
Est: £200 - £300
JAMES WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH, 1800-1868) JAMES WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH, 1800-1868) Foot of Windermere; Newby Bridge; Near Greenhood; On the road from Ulverston to Greenhood each titled (lower edge) pencil and ink wash each approximately '9.5 x 17.5 cm. (3 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.) (each unframed) (4) Provenance With Abbott & Holder, London From an album of James Wilson Carmichael drawings collecte by Herbert Jerningham of Longbridge Towers in the mid 19th Century.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 14, 2024
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (1799-1868) OFF TYNEMOUTH
Est: £150 - £200
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (1799-1868) OFF TYNEMOUTH Signed Pencil and wash (23.5cm x 32cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Nov. 09, 2024
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Wilson Carmichael oil on canvas painting. Subject: The Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius erupting in the distance. Signed and dated "JW Carmichael 1861" lower right. Large modern gold tone frame measuring a total of 31.75" tall x 43.75" wide and 3" thick. The canvas stretcher measures 24" x 36" wide. Condition: painting has been restored relatively recently, canvas has been waxed and oils cleaned, cover added to back side, UV light shows no obvious inpainting but may have some scattered areas, see images. Weight: 21.5 lbs.
Auctions Neapolitan
Oct. 16, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a Dutch port town
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a Dutch port town signed and dated 'J.W.Carmichael 1854' (lower right) oil on canvas 81.9 x 128.3cm (32 1/4 x 50 1/2in).
Bonhams
Jul. 25, 2024
Carmichael (John Wilson, 1800-1868). Fishing Boat off Scarborough, oil on board
Est: £400 - £600
Carmichael (John Wilson, 1800-1868). Fishing Boat off Scarborough, oil on board * Carmichael (John Wilson, 1800-1868). Fishing Boat off Scarborough, oil on board, a coastal scene possibly off Flamborough Head, 18 x 25 cm (7 1/8 x 10 ins), framed (28 x 35.5 cm), verso with typewritten label giving artist, title & stating "Titled & signed on contemporary label verso" QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 09, 2024
Circle of James Wilson Carmichael, British 1800-1868- Fishing boat in a
Est: £400 - £600
Circle of James Wilson Carmichael, British 1800-1868- Fishing boat in a squall; oil on canvas, signed with initials and dated 'JWA / 1871' (lower left), bears label with indistinct inscription attached to the upper stretcher bar, 48 x 91.2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Roseberys
Apr. 24, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Dutch shipping off the coast with fishermen on the shore
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Dutch shipping off the coast with fishermen on the shore signed with strengthened signature and dated 'JWCarmichael/1846' (lower left) oil on canvas 42.9 x 61cm (16 7/8 x 24in).
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a rocky coast
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off a rocky coast signed and dated 'JWCarmichael/1854' (lower right), bears inscription 'Mouth of the Tyne' (on stretcher) oil on canvas 30.5 x 46cm (12 x 18 1/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Entrance to the Port of Vlissingen, Netherlands
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Entrance to the Port of Vlissingen, Netherlands signed and dated 'J.W. Carmichael/1860' (lower right) oil on canvas 51.1 x 76.5cm (20 1/8 x 30 1/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off Kronberg Castle, Denmark
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Shipping off Kronberg Castle, Denmark signed and dated 'JWCarmichael/1845' (lower right), bears title, artist name and date (verso) oil on panel 44.8 x 60.6cm (17 5/8 x 23 7/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Dutch shipping in a calm
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) Dutch shipping in a calm signed and dated 'J.W.Carmichael/1856' (lower right) oil on canvas 61.3 x 91.8cm (24 1/8 x 36 1/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 23, 2024
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH, 1800-1868) - THE SCARBOROUGH FISHING FLEET OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH, 1800-1868) - THE SCARBOROUGH FISHING FLEET OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL (BRITISH, 1800-1868) The Scarborough fishing fleet off Flamborough Head Signed and dated 'J.W. Carmichael 1866' (lower right) Oil on canvas 12 x 23½in. (30.5 x 59.5cm.) Sotheby's London, 3rd June 1987, lot 135. relined with minor retouching
Charles Miller Ltd
Apr. 17, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) - Mr. John Selby, as Lord of the Manor, Perambulating the Boundaries of Holy Island, Northumberland, 22 October 1893
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868) - Mr. John Selby, as Lord of the Manor, Perambulating the Boundaries of Holy Island, Northumberland, 22 October 1893 Signed and dated ‘J.W. Carmichael/1840’ bottom left, oil on canvas 41 ½ x 61 ¼ in. (105.4 x 155.6cm) Provenance Cheffin's, sale of November 24, 2005, lot 679. (Presumably) acquired directly from the above sale. Richard Green, London, United Kingdom. Acquired directly from the above Private Collection, Florida. Literature John Wilson Carmichael painted various views of Holy Island, also known as Lindisfarne, including the present one in 1840, and another such view being exhibited at the Royal Academy. Here Carmichael depicts John Strangeways Donaldson Selby leading a boating party at left as they ‘perambulate,’ or inspect and record boundaries and landmarks. While this practice was historically customary in Britain, Carmichael here infuses the scene with a certain spiritual quality, as evidenced by traces of a rainbow above Selby and his party at left. Carmichael was born in, and regularly exhibited at Newcastle and was, as evidenced by the present work, a gifted marine painter who excelled in oils as well as watercolors, going on to publish ‘The Art of Marine painting in Water-Colours’ (1859) and ‘The Art of Marine Painting in Oil-Colours’ (1864).
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 24, 2024
JW CARMICHAEL WATERCOLOR OF BOLTON ABBEY, YORKSHIRE. 14" X 12" FRAMED AND 7" X 5" SIGHT
Est: $100 - $800
JW CARMICHAEL WATERCOLOR OF BOLTON ABBEY, YORKSHIRE. 14" X 12" FRAMED AND 7" X 5" SIGHT
Kimball's Auction
Mar. 13, 2024
Carmichael (John Wilson, 1800-1868). Fishing Boat off Scarborough, oil on board
Est: £700 - £1,000
Carmichael (John Wilson, 1800-1868). Fishing Boat off Scarborough, oil on board * Carmichael (John Wilson, 1800-1868). Fishing Boat off Scarborough, oil on board, possibly off Flamborough Head, 18 x 25 cm (7 1/8 x 10 ins), framed (28 x 35.5 cm), verso with typewritten label giving artist, title & stating "Titled & signed on contemporary label verso" QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 01, 2024
John Wilson Carmichael, maritime oil on board
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John Wilson Carmichael (British,1800-1868), "Off the Coast of The North Shields", signed lower left, information card affixed verso, 23"h x 36"w (sight), 30"h x 44"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd