William Matthews Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Matthews Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 24, 2026
William Matthews Signed Lithograph 'Repose,' 1972, Ed. 82/110
Est: $1,400 - $2,100
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) "Repose" lithograph, 1972. Edition number 82 of 110. Hand-signed, dated, titled, and numbered beneath print with artist's blind stamp at lower right. The composition depicts a cowboy seated on the ground beside a reclining horse, arranged in a long, horizontal format. Rendered in tonal washes and expressive marks. Size of print: 23.5" W x 8" H (59.7 cm x 20.3 cm); of frame: 32.5" W x 17.5" H (82.6 cm x 44.4 cm) The sparse setting and restrained palette allow the viewer to focus on gesture and posture - the relaxed bend of the rider's knees, the grounded weight of the horse, and the subtle connection between the two figures. The result is a composition that conveys both companionship and fatigue, evoking the physical realities of life on horseback. Created early in the artist's career, the print reflects Matthews' longstanding interest in the working cowboy as subject matter, a theme that would later become central to his artistic practice. Even in this early work, the artist's attention to authentic detail and understated narrative is evident, presenting the cowboy not as a romanticized figure but as a participant in the everyday labor of the Western landscape. Printed as a limited edition lithograph, this impression is numbered 82 of 110 and signed and dated by the artist. The work offers an early glimpse into the themes that would later define Matthews' celebrated depictions of ranch life and the enduring culture of the American West. About the artist: William Matthews (American, b. 1949) is a painter best known for his sensitive watercolor portrayals of working cowboys and the landscapes of the American West. Born in New York City and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Matthews began his professional career in Los Angeles designing album covers for Warner Bros. and Capitol Records. After living in Europe from 1975 to 1980, he settled in Colorado, where he operated a graphic design studio before dedicating himself fully to painting in 1990. Matthews gained wide recognition for his intimate depictions of cowboys from the great ranches of the American West. These works, observed directly from life, focus on the daily rhythms of ranch work and the quiet dignity of the people who sustain this tradition. His exploration of this subject was documented in the monograph Cowboys & Images: The Watercolors of William Matthews (1994), followed by William Matthews: Working the West (2007), which further examined his ongoing engagement with Western themes. Beyond the American West, Matthews has produced a wide range of series exploring landscapes, cultures, and traditions around the world, including projects devoted to Yellowstone, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, China, Canyon de Chelly, and the Blue Nile. His work has also appeared in numerous exhibition catalogs addressing subjects such as fly fishing, horse culture, and historic communities. Matthews has completed several notable commissions, including cover art and illustrations for Close Range by Pulitzer Prize winning author Annie Proulx, a series of large scale watercolors titled Colorado Pioneers installed at the Colorado Convention Center, and the 1994 United States Postal Service commemorative postal card Canyon de Chelly from the America the Beautiful series. His watercolors are held in numerous public and private collections, including the Joslyn Museum, the Gilcrease Museum, the Autry National Center, the Booth Western Art Museum, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Tucson Museum of Art, and the Denver Art Museum. Matthews continues to live and work in Denver, Colorado. Item # 201351
Artemis Fine Arts
Jul. 19, 2026
William Matthews Original "Curry Comb"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) Title: Curry Comb, 2000. Watercolor on paper. Size: 15 1/2 x 12 inches (39.4 x 30.5 cm) Framed: 24 x 20 inches (61 x 50.8 cm). In addition you get the book from Spanierman gallery compiled just for this painting. A finely observed and evocative example of William Matthews celebrated Western imagery, Curry Comb captures an intimate moment within the quiet interior of a stable. A lone figure, clad in a red shirt and denim, tends to a horse with understated concentration, the rhythmic act of grooming rendered with remarkable sensitivity and restraint. Matthews mastery of watercolor is evident in the fluid handling of pigment, where soft washes and controlled bleeds articulate both the muscular form of the horse and the diffused light filtering through the barn window. The composition is notable for its cropped perspective and emphasis on the animals hindquarters, an unconventional yet compelling vantage point that underscores the physicality and quiet dignity of ranch life. Matthews, widely regarded for redefining contemporary Western art, eschews romanticized narratives in favor of authenticity and immediacy, drawing from his own experiences in the American West. The subdued paletteearth tones punctuated by the vivid red of the figures shirtcreates a harmonious balance between subject and setting, while the interplay of light and shadow lends the work a cinematic depth. This work is presented in a custom gilt frame and retains labels from Spanierman Gallery, New York, further attesting to its provenance and exhibition history. Condition: The sheet appears in very good condition. Colors remain vibrant with no evident fading; minor surface irregularities consistent with the medium may be present. Framed under mat and glazing. Provenance: Spanierman Gallery, New York, Private collection. From the estate of Moira McCracken, an international equine sales executive based in Georgia. She had a home of beautiful art. She was a lifelong equestrian, maintained a passion for animals. At her passing she owned four horses and six dogs. She was the widow of John McCracken who established IBM in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Four Seasons Auction Gallery
Jun. 27, 2026
William Matthews, American (b. 1949), No Slack, watercolor on paper, 19"H x 19"W(paper), 29 3/4"H x 29 3/4"W(frame)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Matthews American, (b. 1949) No Slack watercolor on paper Signed lower right. Custom framed by William Matthews Frame Shop. Exhibited: Nedra Matteucci Galleries, NM; Altermann Galleries, NM Biography from Nedra Matteucci Galleries: William Matthews was born in New York in 1949 and moved with his family to San Francisco in the late fifties. He received art training on the West Coast and spent two years in Los Angeles designing album covers before going to Europe. Between 1975 and 1980, Matthews traveled throughout Spain, North Africa, Egypt, and Great Britain. His travels culminated in four catalogued exhibitions: Heart Land: Watercolors of the Amish, Mennonite and Shaker Villages (1996), China (1995), The Blue Nile (1993), and Sketches of Spain (1992). Since 1980 he has lived in the mountains outside Denver, where he pursues painting full time. Matthews credits the watercolorists of San Francisco and his mother as his earliest influences. He traces additional influences to other U.S. watercolorists, English painters, John Sell Cotman and Richard Bonington, and to Hercules B. Brabazon as well as a variety of traditional Chinese artists. Matthews' watercolors depict Western subject matter in a style which one might describe as a subtle philosophical study of Western ranch life. Forbes has hailed him as the new Remington of U.S. painting. His work has been widely exhibited nationally and is included in numerous private collections including those of the Ritz Carlton, Aspen, Colorado; the Gilman Paper Company, New York; Texaco, New York; and Warner Western Records, Nashville, Tennessee. Matthews' paintings are part of the permanent collections of the Gene Autry Heritage Museum, Los Angeles; the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and Museum, Cody, Wyoming; the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City; and the Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis. Source: Nedra Matteucci Galleries, representing William Matthews
Ripley Auctions
May. 15, 2026
William Matthews, b.1949, Brim Shade
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Matthews b.1949 Brim Shade watercolor on paper signed lower left: William M.
Jackson Hole Art Auction
May. 15, 2026
William Matthews, b.1949, Cowboy in Profile
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Matthews b.1949 Cowboy in Profile watercolor on paper signed lower right: William M.
Jackson Hole Art Auction
May. 14, 2026
William Matthews, b.1949, Canyon Reflection (Canyon de Chelly)
Est: $700 - $1,000
William Matthews b.1949 Canyon Reflection (Canyon de Chelly) watercolor on paper signed lower left: William Matthews
Jackson Hole Art Auction
May. 14, 2026
William Matthews, b.1949, Oxen Team
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Matthews b.1949 Oxen Team watercolor on paper signed lower right: William M.
Jackson Hole Art Auction
May. 14, 2026
William Matthews, b.1949, Pipe Smoking Break
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Matthews b.1949 Pipe Smoking Break watercolor on paper signed lower right: William M (artist cipher)
Jackson Hole Art Auction
May. 06, 2026
William Matthews, Untitled (Pelican), 2017
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Matthews b. 1949 Untitled (Pelican), 2017 watercolor on paper inscribed and signed lower margin: [personalized inscription] much love willy
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 06, 2026
William Matthews, Untitled (Willow), 2001
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Matthews b. 1949 Untitled (Willow), 2001 watercolor on paper signed lower left: William Matthews inscribed verso: [personalized inscription] / Willy / 4-20-2001
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 06, 2026
William Matthews, Untitled (Winter Farm Scene), 1984
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Matthews b. 1949 Untitled (Winter Farm Scene), 1984 watercolor on paper signed lower right: William Matthews
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 06, 2026
William Matthews, Untitled (Cowboy and Friend)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Matthews b. 1949 Untitled (Cowboy and Friend) watercolor on paper signed lower left: William M.
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 03, 2026
WILLIAM MATTHEWS UNTITLED, (THE CARRIER) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: -
William Matthews (Born 1949) Untitled, (The Carrier) Watercolor on Paper. Artist: William Matthews Title: Untitled, (The Carrier) Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Left | Site Measurement: 21" x 16" Image | Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1433
Bradford's
Apr. 24, 2026
Limited Ed. William Matthews Lithograph "Repose" (1972)
Est: $1,400 - $2,100
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) "Repose" lithograph, 1972. Edition number 82 of 110. Hand-signed, dated, titled, and numbered beneath print with artist's blind stamp at lower right. A quiet moment of rest unfolds in "Repose", an early lithograph by William Matthews that captures the reflective stillness of a working cowboy and his horse. Executed in 1972, the composition presents the figure seated on the ground beside the reclining animal, both arranged in a long, horizontal format that emphasizes calm and balance. The cowboy's hat tilts forward as he leans back against the horse, suggesting a pause after labor rather than a staged portrait, a fleeting moment drawn from the rhythms of ranch life. Rendered in soft tonal washes and expressive marks, the lithograph demonstrates Matthews' keen observational approach to the people and traditions of the American West. Size of print: 23.5" W x 8" H (59.7 cm x 20.3 cm); of frame: 32.5" W x 17.5" H (82.6 cm x 44.4 cm) The sparse setting and restrained palette allow the viewer to focus on gesture and posture - the relaxed bend of the rider's knees, the grounded weight of the horse, and the subtle connection between the two figures. The result is a composition that conveys both companionship and fatigue, evoking the physical realities of life on horseback. Created early in the artist's career, the print reflects Matthews' longstanding interest in the working cowboy as subject matter, a theme that would later become central to his artistic practice. Even in this early work, the artist's attention to authentic detail and understated narrative is evident, presenting the cowboy not as a romanticized figure but as a participant in the everyday labor of the Western landscape. Printed as a limited edition lithograph, this impression is numbered 82 of 110 and signed and dated by the artist. The work offers an early glimpse into the themes that would later define Matthews' celebrated depictions of ranch life and the enduring culture of the American West. About the artist: William Matthews (American, b. 1949) is a painter best known for his sensitive watercolor portrayals of working cowboys and the landscapes of the American West. Born in New York City and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Matthews began his professional career in Los Angeles designing album covers for Warner Bros. and Capitol Records. After living in Europe from 1975 to 1980, he settled in Colorado, where he operated a graphic design studio before dedicating himself fully to painting in 1990. Matthews gained wide recognition for his intimate depictions of cowboys from the great ranches of the American West. These works, observed directly from life, focus on the daily rhythms of ranch work and the quiet dignity of the people who sustain this tradition. His exploration of this subject was documented in the monograph Cowboys & Images: The Watercolors of William Matthews (1994), followed by William Matthews: Working the West (2007), which further examined his ongoing engagement with Western themes. Beyond the American West, Matthews has produced a wide range of series exploring landscapes, cultures, and traditions around the world, including projects devoted to Yellowstone, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, China, Canyon de Chelly, and the Blue Nile. His work has also appeared in numerous exhibition catalogs addressing subjects such as fly fishing, horse culture, and historic communities. Matthews has completed several notable commissions, including cover art and illustrations for Close Range by Pulitzer Prize winning author Annie Proulx, a series of large scale watercolors titled Colorado Pioneers installed at the Colorado Convention Center, and the 1994 United States Postal Service commemorative postal card Canyon de Chelly from the America the Beautiful series. His watercolors are held in numerous public and private collections, including the Joslyn Museum, the Gilcrease Museum, the Autry National Center, the Booth Western Art Museum, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Tucson Museum of Art, and the Denver Art Museum. Matthews continues to live and work in Denver, Colorado. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA Collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #201351
Artemis Fine Arts
Apr. 18, 2026
William Matthews (Born 1949) American, Original Cowboy Watercolor on Paper
Est: $700 - $1,400
William Matthews (Born 1949) American, Original Cowboy Watercolor on Paper. Title: "Firelight." Exquisitely detailed, painted in sepia colors with minute precision, depicting a man with a handlebar mustache and cowboy hat with his back turned and the light reflecting off his face. Signed in pencil bottom right vertically. Overall Size: 29 1/4 x 26 in. Sight Size: 28 1/4 x 18 in. William Matthews was born in New York City in 1949 and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, drawn to art all his life and finding his first paid work in Los Angeles designing album covers for Warner Bros. and Capital Records. He spent five years in Europe exploring art in many mediums and forms, returning in 1980 to live in Colorado and open his own graphic design studio. In 1990 his love of cowboy imagery and the American West led him to dedicate himself to painting full time in oils and watercolors, with his works appearing in many books, galleries, and museums ever since.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 19, 2026
Limited Ed. William Matthews Lithograph "Repose" (1972)
Est: $1,500 - $2,250
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) "Repose" lithograph, 1972. Edition number 82 of 110. Hand-signed, dated, titled, and numbered beneath print with artist's blind stamp at lower right. A quiet moment of rest unfolds in "Repose", an early lithograph by William Matthews that captures the reflective stillness of a working cowboy and his horse. Executed in 1972, the composition presents the figure seated on the ground beside the reclining animal, both arranged in a long, horizontal format that emphasizes calm and balance. The cowboy's hat tilts forward as he leans back against the horse, suggesting a pause after labor rather than a staged portrait, a fleeting moment drawn from the rhythms of ranch life. Rendered in soft tonal washes and expressive marks, the lithograph demonstrates Matthews' keen observational approach to the people and traditions of the American West. Size of print: 23.5" W x 8" H (59.7 cm x 20.3 cm); of frame: 32.5" W x 17.5" H (82.6 cm x 44.4 cm) The sparse setting and restrained palette allow the viewer to focus on gesture and posture - the relaxed bend of the rider's knees, the grounded weight of the horse, and the subtle connection between the two figures. The result is a composition that conveys both companionship and fatigue, evoking the physical realities of life on horseback. Created early in the artist's career, the print reflects Matthews' longstanding interest in the working cowboy as subject matter, a theme that would later become central to his artistic practice. Even in this early work, the artist's attention to authentic detail and understated narrative is evident, presenting the cowboy not as a romanticized figure but as a participant in the everyday labor of the Western landscape. Printed as a limited edition lithograph, this impression is numbered 82 of 110 and signed and dated by the artist. The work offers an early glimpse into the themes that would later define Matthews' celebrated depictions of ranch life and the enduring culture of the American West. About the artist: William Matthews (American, b. 1949) is a painter best known for his sensitive watercolor portrayals of working cowboys and the landscapes of the American West. Born in New York City and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Matthews began his professional career in Los Angeles designing album covers for Warner Bros. and Capitol Records. After living in Europe from 1975 to 1980, he settled in Colorado, where he operated a graphic design studio before dedicating himself fully to painting in 1990. Matthews gained wide recognition for his intimate depictions of cowboys from the great ranches of the American West. These works, observed directly from life, focus on the daily rhythms of ranch work and the quiet dignity of the people who sustain this tradition. His exploration of this subject was documented in the monograph Cowboys & Images: The Watercolors of William Matthews (1994), followed by William Matthews: Working the West (2007), which further examined his ongoing engagement with Western themes. Beyond the American West, Matthews has produced a wide range of series exploring landscapes, cultures, and traditions around the world, including projects devoted to Yellowstone, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, China, Canyon de Chelly, and the Blue Nile. His work has also appeared in numerous exhibition catalogs addressing subjects such as fly fishing, horse culture, and historic communities. Matthews has completed several notable commissions, including cover art and illustrations for Close Range by Pulitzer Prize winning author Annie Proulx, a series of large scale watercolors titled Colorado Pioneers installed at the Colorado Convention Center, and the 1994 United States Postal Service commemorative postal card Canyon de Chelly from the America the Beautiful series. His watercolors are held in numerous public and private collections, including the Joslyn Museum, the Gilcrease Museum, the Autry National Center, the Booth Western Art Museum, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Tucson Museum of Art, and the Denver Art Museum. Matthews continues to live and work in Denver, Colorado. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA Collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #201351
Artemis Fine Arts
Nov. 19, 2025
William Matthews (b. 1949), "Ute Elder"
Est: $200 - $400
William Matthews (b. 1949) "Ute Elder" Lithograph in colors on wove paper Edition: 16/50 Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: William M.; titled and numbered again on a label strung to the hanging wire
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 09, 2025
WILLIAM MATTHEWS "THE BARRICADE" WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: -
William Matthews (Born 1949) "The Barricade" Watercolor on Paper. William Matthews was born in 1949 in New York City. He grew up in the Bay area. His professional career began in Los Angeles as a graphic artist designing album covers for Warner Bros., and Capitol Records. Matthews' watercolors depict Western subject matter in a style which one might describe as a subtle philosophical study of Western ranch life. His work is included in numerous private and public collections including, Museum of the West, Autry National Center; Buffalo Bill Historical Center; Eiteljorg Museum; The National Cowboy Hall of Fame; Gilcrease Museum; Joslyn Museum; Booth Western Art Museum; Phoenix Art Museum; Tucson Museum of Art; and the Denver Art Museum. Artist: William Matthews Title: "The Barricade" Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Right | Site Measurement: 29" x 32.5" Image | Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1433
Bradford's
Nov. 07, 2025
William Matthews, Untitled (Resting Cowboy)
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
William Matthews b. 1949 Untitled (Resting Cowboy) watercolor on paper signed lower left: [artist's stamp] William M
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 26, 2025
William Matthews, American (b. 1949), No Slack, watercolor on paper, 19"H x 19"W(paper), 29 3/4"H x 29 3/4"W(frame)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Matthews American, (b. 1949) No Slack watercolor on paper Signed lower right. Custom framed by William Matthews Frame Shop. Exhibited: Nedra Matteucci Galleries, NM; Altermann Galleries, NM Biography from Nedra Matteucci Galleries: William Matthews was born in New York in 1949 and moved with his family to San Francisco in the late fifties. He received art training on the West Coast and spent two years in Los Angeles designing album covers before going to Europe. Between 1975 and 1980, Matthews traveled throughout Spain, North Africa, Egypt, and Great Britain. His travels culminated in four catalogued exhibitions: Heart Land: Watercolors of the Amish, Mennonite and Shaker Villages (1996), China (1995), The Blue Nile (1993), and Sketches of Spain (1992). Since 1980 he has lived in the mountains outside Denver, where he pursues painting full time. Matthews credits the watercolorists of San Francisco and his mother as his earliest influences. He traces additional influences to other U.S. watercolorists, English painters, John Sell Cotman and Richard Bonington, and to Hercules B. Brabazon as well as a variety of traditional Chinese artists. Matthews' watercolors depict Western subject matter in a style which one might describe as a subtle philosophical study of Western ranch life. Forbes has hailed him as the new Remington of U.S. painting. His work has been widely exhibited nationally and is included in numerous private collections including those of the Ritz Carlton, Aspen, Colorado; the Gilman Paper Company, New York; Texaco, New York; and Warner Western Records, Nashville, Tennessee. Matthews' paintings are part of the permanent collections of the Gene Autry Heritage Museum, Los Angeles; the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and Museum, Cody, Wyoming; the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City; and the Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis. Source: Nedra Matteucci Galleries, representing William Matthews
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 17, 2025
William Matthews, watercolor on paper, c. 2000
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Matthews (American, b. 1949), "Powder River", signed lower left, label verso, 28"h x 14.5"w (sight), 40"h x 23"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 14, 2025
William Matthews Watercolor Painting
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Title is Along the Madison River. 11" by 13" unframed. 21" by 22" framed. Watercolor on Paper. William Matthews (Born 1949) is active/lives in Colorado, California. William Matthews is known for Cowboy figure-genre and western landscape painting. William Matthews was born in 1949 in New York City. He grew up in the Bay area. His professional career began in Los Angeles as a graphic artist designing album covers for Warner Bros., and Capitol Records. A listing of commissioned artwork for Album Covers and Compact Discs are listed below. The 2007 published monograph, William Matthews : Working the West, showcases the artist's work devoted to the working cowboys of the American west. Forbes, FYI, magazine hailed him as the new Remington of American painting. Other areas of study are included in the Exhibition Catalogs; Hats & Headwear,(2008); Yellowstone,(2007); Italy,(2007); Canyon de Chelly,(2005); Scotland,(2003); A Wet Line: Fly-fishing on the Rivers of North American,(2002); Land of the Rajput,(2001); Buckaroos of the Great Basin,(2000); Fast Horses,(1999); Ireland,(1997); Heart Land,(1996); China,(1995); The Blue Nile,(1993); and Sketches of Spain,(1992). William Matthews paintings are widely exhibited nationally and internationally. His work has been part of two Meridian International Center curated exhibitions, Out West: The Great American Landscape, 2007-2008, and True Colors: Meditation on the American Spirit, 200-2005, venues included; the National Art Museum of China; Shanghai Art Museum; Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Center; the Topkapi Palace, Instanbul; the Allied Museum, Berlin; National Gallery of the Arts, Albania; Millennium Court Arts Center, Northern Ireland. His work is included in numerous private and public collections including, Museum of the West, Autry National Center; Buffalo Bill Historical Center; Eiteljorg Museum; The National Cowboy Hall of Fame; Gilcrease Museum; Joslyn Museum; Booth Western Art Museum; Phoenix Art Museum; Tuscon Museum of Art; and the Denver Art Museum.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jun. 12, 2025
William Matthews, watercolor on paper, c. 2000
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
William Matthews (American, b. 1949), "Powder River", signed lower left, label verso, 28"h x 14.5"w (sight), 40"h x 23"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 12, 2025
William Matthews, watercolor on paper, c. 2000
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
2000 William Matthews (American, b. 1949), "High Octane", signed lower left, artist labels verso, 10"h x 26"w (sight), 21"h x 37"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 16, 2025
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) Untitled, 1993
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) Untitled, 1993 watercolor on paper signed W. Matthews (lower right) 18 x 12 inches.
Freeman’s | Hindman
May. 16, 2025
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) Untitled, 1991
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Matthews (American, b. 1949) Untitled, 1991 watercolor on paper signed William Matthews (lower right) 11 x 13 inches.
Freeman’s | Hindman
May. 08, 2025
William Matthews, Winter Wrangle, ca. 2006
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Matthews (b. 1949) Winter Wrangle, ca. 2006 watercolor on board signed lower left: [artist's cipher] William Matthews
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 07, 2025
William Matthews, Chief's Blanket
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
William Matthews (b. 1949) Chief's Blanket watercolor on paper signed lower right: [artist's stamp] / William Matthews
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 07, 2025
William Matthews, Hototo, Kachina Doll
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Matthews (b. 1949) Hototo, Kachina Doll watercolor on paper signed lower right: [artist's cipher] / Williamt M
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 07, 2025
William Matthews, Big John
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Matthews (b. 1949) Big John watercolor on paper signed lower left: [artist's stamp] / William Matthews
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 07, 2025
William Matthews, New Summer Western
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Matthews (b. 1949) New Summer Western watercolor on paper signed lower left: [artist's stamp] William Matthews
Santa Fe Art Auction
Mar. 13, 2025
William Matthews, Saddle Bronc
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Matthews (b. 1949) Saddle Bronc lithograph, edition 18 of 50 editioned lower left: 18/50 titled lower center: Saddle Bronc signed lower right: WilliamM
Santa Fe Art Auction
Mar. 13, 2025
William Matthews, Waddie Mitchell, 1988
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Matthews (b. 1949) Waddie Mitchell, 1988 watercolor on paper signed near lower right: William Matthews inscribed verso: [personalized inscription]
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 15, 2025
William Matthews (1949- ), Ranger Brian Helms
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Title: William Matthews (1949- ), Ranger Brian Helms Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 28 1/2 Framed Dimensions: 41 x 40 1/2 x 1 1/2 Signature: signed lower right: (artist cipher) William Matthews
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Feb. 14, 2025
William Matthews (1949- ), Fountain Flats
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Title: William Matthews (1949- ), Fountain Flats Dimensions: 10 x 32 Framed Dimensions: 19 3/8 x 40 7/8 x 1 1/8 Signature: signed lower right: William Matthews (artist cipher)
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Jan. 14, 2025
William Matthews (b. 1949), "Round Barn Arrangement"
Est: $600 - $800
William Matthews (b. 1949) "Round Barn Arrangement" Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: William Matthews; titled on a gallery label affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 17, 2024
WILLIAM MATTHEWS "NAVAJO TRAVELERS" WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: -
William Matthews (Born 1949) "Navajo Travelers" Watercolor on Paper. William Matthews was born in 1949 in New York City. He grew up in the Bay area. His professional career began in Los Angeles as a graphic artist designing album covers for Warner Bros., and Capitol Records. Matthews' watercolors depict Western subject matter in a style which one might describe as a subtle philosophical study of Western ranch life. His work is included in numerous private and public collections including, Museum of the West, Autry National Center; Buffalo Bill Historical Center; Eiteljorg Museum; The National Cowboy Hall of Fame; Gilcrease Museum; Joslyn Museum; Booth Western Art Museum; Phoenix Art Museum; Tucson Museum of Art; and the Denver Art Museum. Artist: William Matthews Title: "Navajo Travelers" Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 28.5" x 16.5" Image Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD2024
Bradford's
Nov. 02, 2024
WILLIAM MATTHEWS, (American, b. 1949), Acoma Courtyard, watercolor on paper, 10 1/2 x 15 1/4 in., frame: 20 x 24 1/2 in.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WILLIAM MATTHEWS (American, b. 1949) Acoma Courtyard watercolor on paper signed William M. and stamped lower left
Grogan & Company
Nov. 02, 2024
WILLIAM MATTHEWS, (American, b. 1949), Cowboy on Horseback, watercolor on paper, 15 x 10 in., frame: 21 1/4 x 16 1/4 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM MATTHEWS (American, b. 1949) Cowboy on Horseback watercolor on paper signed William M. and stamped lower right
Grogan & Company
Nov. 02, 2024
WILLIAM MATTHEWS, (American, b. 1949), Indian Summer, watercolor on paper, sheet: 34 1/2 x 28 1/2 in., frame: 49 1/2 x 43 1/2 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
WILLIAM MATTHEWS (American, b. 1949) Indian Summer watercolor on paper signed William M. lower right
Grogan & Company
Nov. 02, 2024
WILLIAM MATTHEWS, (American, b. 1949), Cowboy Saddling Horse, watercolor on paper, 9 x 19 in., frame: 19 1/4 x 28 1/4 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM MATTHEWS (American, b. 1949) Cowboy Saddling Horse watercolor on paper signed William M. and stamped lower right
Grogan & Company
Oct. 24, 2024
William Matthews (b. 1949): January Dawn; and Milliken's Cliffs, Bar Harbor, Maine
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Two watercolor on paper, both signed 'William Matthews' lower right, January Dawn with label from William Matthews Gallery, Milliken's Cliffs with label from Spanierman Gallery, NY. 7 1/4 x 14 in. (sight), 15 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. (frame), 10 x 14 in. (sight), 18 x 21 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Sep. 25, 2024
William Matthews b.1949 Hopi Watercolor Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
William Matthews (American, b. 1949). An original watercolor painting on paper depicting a colorful stylized Hopi Kachina mask, emphasizing the doll's symbolic and cultural significance. The work showcases the artist's interpretation of this traditional Native American figure. Artist signatures lower right. The painting is presented under glass with a mat in a black frame. The sight size measures 42.5" x 30.5". Dimensions: 55.5 X 42.5 X 1.5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild surface wear. Frame showing mild storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Sep. 25, 2024
William Matthews b.1949 Cowboy Portrait Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
William Matthews (American, b. 1949). An original watercolor painting on paper depicting a portrait of a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a blue neckerchief, rendered in a realistic style with careful attention to light and shadow. The piece captures the essence of Western character, typical of Matthews' work, which is known for its focus on cowboys and Western life. The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The painting is presented under glass with a mat in a black frame. The sight size measures 20" x 15". Dimensions: 31 X 25 X 1.5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild surface wear. The paper exhibits slight rippling at the upper portion, which is visible but does not detract significantly from the overall presentation of the artwork. Frame having mild storage wear to edges and comers. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Sep. 10, 2024
William Matthews (b. 1949), "Round Barn Arrangement"
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
William Matthews (b. 1949) "Round Barn Arrangement" Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: William Matthews; titled on a gallery label affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 15, 2024
William Matthews (b. 1949): On Horseback
Est: $800 - $1,200
Watercolor and gouache on paper, signed 'William Matthews' and with the artist's monogram lower right, with label from William Matthews Gallery, Denver. 12 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (sight), 21 5/8 x 17 3/8 in. (frame).
STAIR
Aug. 03, 2024
William Matthews, "John Griggs"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Matthews (b. 1949), "John Griggs", Watercolor, Signed lower right
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Aug. 03, 2024
William Matthews, "Mr. McKay's Pony"
Est: $3,500 - $5,500
William Matthews (b. 1949), "Mr. McKay's Pony", Watercolor, Signed lower left
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC