Dorothy Elsie Knowles Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Dorothy Elsie Knowles Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 21, 2026
Dorothy Knowles FALL Painting
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Dorothy Knowles (Canadian, 1927-2023) Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); 1971 Materials: oil on canvas Dimensions (H, W, D): 47.125"h, 53.75"w; 52.625"h, 60"w frame Additional Information: Gallery label verso: The Waddington Galleries, Inc., Montreal, Canada.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Nov. 02, 2025
DOROTHY KNOWLES - East of Neilburg
Est: $3,600 - $4,200
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-2023) "East of Neilburg" 1981 - Watercolour on rag paper. Signed and dated lower right, titled and dated on label verso. Framed. 21.5 x 29.5 inches (image), 28 x 36 inches (frame). Excellent condition. From the collection of Mavis and Gary Ryan (Regina). The painting depicts a scene near Neilburg, south of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Apr. 26, 2025
Dorothy Knowles Foothills, 1980
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Dorothy Knowles (Canadian, 1927-2023) Foothills, 1980 Oil on canvas 48 x 76 (in); 50 x 78 x 2 (in) framed Signed D. Knowles, verso $8,000 - $12,000 Signed, dated, and titled, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Mar. 27, 2025
Dorothy Knowles, RCA (1927-2023), UNTITLED (LANDSCAPE), 1975
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Dorothy Knowles, RCA (1927-2023), Canadian UNTITLED (LANDSCAPE), 1975 oil on canvas signed and dated "75" lower right 16 x 19 in — 40.6 x 48.3 cm Estimate: $2,000—3,000 CAD
Waddington's
Oct. 27, 2024
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Tulips and Oranges
Est: $4,000 - $4,500
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-2023) "Tulips and Oranges" circa 1960 - Oil on masonite. Signed 'D. Perehudoff' on label verso. Framed. 22 x 14 inches (image), 22.5 x 14.5 inches (frame). Very good condition, some handling marks noted. This piece includes a 2019 appraisal from Darrell Bell Gallery with a fair market value indicated of $5,500. The artwork was acquired by the mother of the current owner (Saskatoon) around 1960.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Oct. 10, 2024
Dorothy Knowles, RCA (1927-2023), MOUNTAIN SERIES 2 (WHITE DAISIES V. 1), 1980
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Dorothy Knowles, RCA (1927-2023), Canadian MOUNTAIN SERIES 2 (WHITE DAISIES V. 1), 1980 signed, titled, dated, and artist's inventory number verso Estimate: $3,000—5,000 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 19, 2024
DOROTHY ELISE KNOWLES (CANADIAN B. 1927) "SASKATCHEWAN LANDSCAPE" OIL ON CANVAS CIRCA 1968
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Dorothy Elise Knowles (Canadian b. 1927) "Saskatchewan Landscape", Oil on canvas, signed D Knowles Image Dimensions: 56" X 56" Frame Dimensions: 63" X 63" Comes with custom fitted wood crate
Kamelot Auctions
Jun. 02, 2024
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Tulips and Oranges
Est: $4,500 - $5,000
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-2023) Tulips and Oranges circa 1960 - Oil on masonite. Signed 'D. Perehudoff' on label verso. Framed. 22 x 14 inches (image), 22.5 x 14.5 inches (frame). Very good condition, some handling marks noted. This piece includes 2019 appraisal from Darrell Bell Gallery with a fair market value of $5,500. The artwork was acquired by the mother of the current owner (Saskatoon) around 1960.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Jun. 02, 2024
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Blue Water
Est: $450 - $600
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-2023) "Blue Water" 1985 - Watercolour on rag paper. Signed and dated lower right, titled and date verso, artist inventory number WC-33-85 verso. Unframed. 3.75 x 5.75 inches. Very good condition, some handling marks noted.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Jun. 04, 2023
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Untitled - Little Souvenir
Est: $200 - $250
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Untitled - Little Souvenir" 1986 - Watercolour on paper. Signed and dated on backing. Dedicated to Doug on backing. Framed. 4 x 5.5 inches (image), 11 x 12 inches (frame). Excellent condition.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Jun. 04, 2023
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Untitled - Small Landscape
Est: $200 - $250
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Untitled - Small Landscape" 1982 - Watercolour on paper. Signed and dated on lower right, dedicated 'Merry Christmas to Doug' lower left. Framed. 3.75 x 5.5 inches (image), 10.5 x 12 inches (frame). Excellent condition.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
May. 20, 2023
Large Dorothy Perehudoff Knowles Landscape Painting, 62"W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Work is titled "AC.2.84," using the same naming convention as her husband, William Perehudoff, also represented in this auction.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 29, 2023
Dorothy Elsie Knowles - Blue Water
Est: $300 - $500
DOROTHY ELSIE KNOWLES RCA ( Canadian 1927 - )
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Dec. 13, 2022
Knowles, Dorothy Elsie - Flowers - 1978
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Knowles, Dorothy Elsie (1927-) Flowers (1978) Description: Acrylic on canvas, signed and dated on lower left D. Knowles 78 Dimension (PO): 29" x 29 1/2" Dimension (CM): 73.7 x 74.9 cm
Champagne Auctions
Oct. 30, 2022
Dorothy Elsie Perehudoff Knowles (Born 1927) Canada
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Dorothy Elsie Perehudoff Knowles (Born 1927) Watercolour on paper , Signed , measures 11" x 14" , c/ framed 20" x 23"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Sep. 21, 2022
Dorothy Elsie Perehudoff Knowles (Born 1927) Canada
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Dorothy Elsie Perehudoff Knowles (Born 1927) Watercolour on paper , Signed , measures 11" x 14" , c/ framed 20" x 23"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 05, 2022
Dorothy Elsie Perehudoff Knowles (Born 1927) Canada
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Dorothy Elsie Perehudoff Knowles (Born 1927) Watercolour on paper , Signed , measures 11" x 14" , c/ framed 20" x 23"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 08, 2022
Dorothy Knowles CM SOM RCA, Canadian b.1927- Mountain landscape; watercolour, signed and dated 'D
Est: £800 - £1,200
Dorothy Knowles CM SOM RCA, Canadian b.1927- Mountain landscape; watercolour, signed and dated 'D. Knowles. 74' lower right, 57 x 76.5 cm Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
May. 08, 2022
D. KNOWLES - Georgian Bay
Est: $90 - $120
D. KNOWLES "Georgian Bay" 1974 - Watercolour on paper. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. 13 x 19 inches (image), 18.5 x 24.5 inches (frame). Very good condition. This work is likely NOT by the Saskatchewan-born artist Dorothy Knowles (born in 1927). Donated, with 100% of the winning bid going to the Canadian Red Cross Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Dec. 12, 2021
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Untitled - Summer Day
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Untitled - Summer Day" 2000 - Watercolour on paper. Signed and dated lower right, framed. 23 x 30 inches.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Nov. 20, 2021
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) Untitled - Lakeside
Est: $500 - $650
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Untitled - Lakeside" 1973 - Watercolour on paper. Signed and dated lower right, framed. 10.5 x 7 inches. From the collection of Dr. Alan Ross, Regina.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Nov. 10, 2021
Dorothy Elsie Knowles RCA (Canadian, born 1927) View of a cove
Est: £700 - £1,000
Dorothy Elsie Knowles RCA (Canadian, born 1927) View of a cove signed and dated 'D.Knowles.82.' (lower right) watercolour and charcoal 76.2 x 56.2cm (30 x 22 1/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 10, 2021
Dorothy Elsie Knowles RCA (Canadian, born 1927) A view of the sea across sand dunes
Est: £700 - £1,000
Dorothy Elsie Knowles RCA (Canadian, born 1927) A view of the sea across sand dunes signed 'D.Knowles.' (lower right) watercolour 57.4 x 76.2cm (22 5/8 x 30in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 07, 2021
DOROTHY ELSIE PEREHUDOFF KNOWLES, (Canadian, b. 1927), Waves, 1979, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 29 1/2 in., frame: 25 x 31 in.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
DOROTHY ELSIE PEREHUDOFF KNOWLES (Canadian, b. 1927) Waves 1979, acrylic on canvas signed and dated D. Knowles 79 lower right titled and signed verso
Grogan & Company
Oct. 09, 2021
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Summer Day
Est: $600 - $1,000
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Summer Day" 1984 - Limited edition silkscreen print 38/90. Signed lower right, titled, dated and editioned in lower margin, unframed. 18 x 24 in. (image), 22 x 29 in. (paper). This silkscreen print is part of the "Homage to Jack Bush" suite of prints created in 1984 by several Canadian artists.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Aug. 07, 2021
Dorothy Knowles Watercolor Portrait
Est: $50 - $15,000
Dorothy Knowles (canadian, B. 1927) Watercolor Portrait, 10.5 X 7.5 Inches Within Matting.
Kavanagh Auctions
May. 02, 2021
DOROTHY ELSIE PEREHUDOFF KNOWLES, Canadian b. 1927, Waves, 1979, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 29 1/2 in., frame: 25 x 31 in.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
DOROTHY ELSIE PEREHUDOFF KNOWLES (Canadian, b. 1927) Waves 1979, acrylic on canvas signed and dated D. Knowles 79 lower right; titled and signed verso
Grogan & Company
Dec. 05, 2020
Dorothy Knowles - East of Middle Lake
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
East of Middle Lake
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Sep. 17, 2020
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., THE FAR CLIFFS, 1965, oil on canvas, 56 ins x 56 ins; 142.2 cms x 142.2 cms
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A. THE FAR CLIFFS, 1965 oil on canvas signed and dated '65; signed, titled and inscribed "Green Fields Series" in pencil on the reverse 56 ins x 56 ins; 142.2 cms x 142.2 cms Provenance: Private Collection, Alberta Estimate: $10,000–15,000
Waddington's
Nov. 03, 2019
Dorthy E.P. Knowles, (b. 1927 Canadian), "Green Fields Tinged with Orange," 1972, Watercolor on RWS paper under glass, Sight: 15" H x 2
Est: $800 - $1,200
Dorthy E.P. Knowles (b. 1927 Canadian) "Green Fields Tinged with Orange," 1972 Watercolor on RWS paper under glass Signed and dated lower right: D. Knowles, signed and dated again and titled verso Sight: 15" H x 22" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 08, 2019
Dorothy Knowles - East of Middle Lake
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
East of Middle Lake, by Dorothy Knowles - signed watercolour, 22" x 30" (framed)
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Sep. 13, 2018
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., ONE LILY, oil and graphite on canvas, 30 ins x 23.5 ins; 74.9 cms x 57.2 cms
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.ONE LILYoil and graphite on canvassigned and titled on the reverse 30 ins x 23.5 ins; 74.9 cms x 57.2 cms Provenance:Theo Waddington Inc., MontrealPrivate Collection, MontrealEstimate: $3,000–4,000
Waddington's
May. 28, 2018
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., FIRST YELLOW LEAVES, SPRUCE RIVER RESERVOIR, oil on canvas, 45.25 ins x 47.5 ins; 114.9 cms x 120.7 cms
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.FIRST YELLOW LEAVES, SPRUCE RIVER RESERVOIRoil on canvassigned, titled, “dated Aug.15 ‘81” and inscribed “Oc-62-81” on the reverse 45.25 ins x 47.5 ins; 114.9 cms x 120.7 cms Provenance:Private Collection, MontrealEstimate: $8,000–10,000
Waddington's
Jan. 25, 2018
DOROTHY KNOWLES (CANADIAN, 1927-), WEST OF BIESEKES, WATERCOLOUR; SIGNED AND DATED ‘82 LOWER LEFT; TITLED TO GALLERY LABEL VERSO (Sheet, 22” x 30”)
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
DOROTHY KNOWLES (CANADIAN, 1927-)WEST OF BIESEKESWATERCOLOUR; SIGNED AND DATED ‘82 LOWER LEFT; TITLED TO GALLERY LABEL VERSO (Sheet, 22” x 30”)Provenance:WADDINGTON GALLERIES, TorontoPrivate Collection, TorontoEstimate: $1,000—1,200
Waddington's
Sep. 21, 2017
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., WEST OF BIESEKES, watercolour, 22 ins x 30 ins; 55.9 cms x 73.7 cms
Est: $1,500 - $1,800
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.WEST OF BIESEKESwatercoloursigned and dated ‘82 22 ins x 30 ins; 55.9 cms x 73.7 cms Provenance:Waddingtons Galleries, TorontoPrivate Collection, TorontoEstimate: $1,500–1,800
Waddington's
Sep. 21, 2017
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., JUNE STORM CLOUDS, oil on canvas, 24.5 ins x 33 ins; 62.2 cms x 83.8 cms
Est: $3,500 - $5,000
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.JUNE STORM CLOUDSoil on canvassigned and dated ‘76 24.5 ins x 33 ins; 62.2 cms x 83.8 cms Provenance:Private Collection, OntarioEstimate: $3,500–5,000
Waddington's
Sep. 21, 2017
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., UNTITLED LANDSCAPE, watercolour, 22 ins x 30 ins; 55.9 cms x 76.2 cms
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.UNTITLED LANDSCAPEwatercoloursigned and dated ‘75 22 ins x 30 ins; 55.9 cms x 76.2 cms Provenance:Equinox Gallery, VancouverPrivate Collection, British ColumbiaEstimate: $1,000–1,500
Waddington's
Jun. 03, 2017
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Summer Day
Est: $400 - $600
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) “Summer Day” 1984 - Limited edition silkscreen print 85/90. Signed lower right, titled, dated and editioned in lower margin, unframed, 22 x 29 in. This silkscreen print is part of the "Homage to Jack Bush" suite of prints created in 1984 by several Canadian artists. Note that an Ontario gallery currently has print 67/90 available on its website for $2,200.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Nov. 05, 2016
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Untitled - Landscape" 1983 - Watercolour on paper. Signed and dated lower left, framed. 22.25 x 29.75 in.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Sep. 29, 2016
DOROTHY KNOWLES (CANADIAN, 1927-), EXTENSIVE RIVERSCAPE, WATERCOLOUR; SIGNED AND DATED ‘89 LOWER LEFT (Sheet, 11” x 29.5”)
Est: -
DOROTHY KNOWLES (CANADIAN, 1927-) EXTENSIVE RIVERSCAPEWATERCOLOUR; SIGNED AND DATED ‘89 LOWER LEFT (Sheet, 11” x 29.5”)Estimate: $650—750
Waddington's
Sep. 22, 2016
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., STILL LIFE #1, watercolour, sight 21 ins x 29 ins; 53.3 cms x 73.7 cms
Est: -
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.STILL LIFE #1watercoloursigned and dated ‘70; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse sight 21 ins x 29 ins; 53.3 cms x 73.7 cms Provenance:Private Collection, TorontoEstimate: $1,000–1,500
Waddington's
Jun. 04, 2016
DOROTHY KNOWLES - The Ravine
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "The Ravine" - Watercolour on paper. Signed and dated lower right, framed. 22.5 x 30 in.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Mar. 17, 2016
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., HAMLET, oil on canvas, 14 ins x 16 ins; 41.3 cms x 37.5 cms
Est: -
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.HAMLEToil on canvassigned and dated ‘69; also signed, titled and dated 1969 on the reverse 14 ins x 16 ins; 41.3 cms x 37.5 cms Provenance:Private Collection, TorontoEstimate: $1,500–1,800
Waddington's
Nov. 14, 2015
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Summer Day
Est: $400 - $600
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Summer Day" 1984 - Limited edition print 85/90. Signed lower right, titled, dated and editioned in lower margin, unframed, 22 x 29 in.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Nov. 14, 2015
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Untitled - Landscape
Est: $2,000 - $3,500
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Untitled - Landscape" - Watercolour on paper. Signed lower right, framed. 22 x 30 in.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Sep. 24, 2015
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A., GREEN LANDSCAPE, watercolour, 22.5 ins x 30 ins; 76.2 cms x 58.4 cms
Est: -
DOROTHY KNOWLES, R.C.A.GREEN LANDSCAPEwatercoloursigned and dated ‘89 22.5 ins x 30 ins; 76.2 cms x 58.4 cms Provenance:Private Collection, TorontoEstimate: $1,500–2,000
Waddington's
Jun. 25, 2015
DOROTHY KNOWLES (CANADIAN, 1927-), UNTITLED (LANDSCAPE WITH RIVER)
Est: -
DOROTHY KNOWLES (CANADIAN, 1927-)UNTITLED (LANDSCAPE WITH RIVER)WATERCOLOUR; SIGNED AND DATED ‘78 LOWER RIGHT (Sheet, 22” x 29.8”)Provenance:Private Collection, TorontoEstimate: $1,000—1,200
Waddington's
May. 30, 2015
DOROTHY KNOWLES - Summer Day
Est: $400 - $600
DOROTHY KNOWLES (Canadian, 1927-) "Summer Day" 1984 - Limited edition print 85/90. Signed lower right, titled, dated and editioned in lower margin, unframed, 22 x 29 in.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting