W. Sommerville Shanks Paintings & Artwork for Sale | W. Sommerville Shanks Art Value Price Guide

May. 20, 2026
William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) The empty glass
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) The empty glass signed 'W.Somerville Shanks' (lower left) oil on canvas 64 x 76.5cm (25 3/16 x 30 1/8in).
Bonhams
Oct. 08, 2025
WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) WHISPERS Signed, oil on canvas 76cm x 63.5cm (30in x 25in)
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 21, 2025
William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) Still life with roses
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) Still life with roses signed 'W. Somerville Shanks' (lower right) oil on canvas 25.4 x 35.6cm (10 x 14in).
Bonhams
May. 21, 2025
William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) Still life with oranges
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) Still life with oranges signed 'W Somerville Shanks' (upper left) oil on canvas 40.6 x 50.8cm (16 x 20in).
Bonhams
May. 15, 2025
WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) WHISPERS Signed, oil on canvas 76cm x 63.5cm (30in x 25in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 26, 2024
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951)
Est: £800 - £1,200
WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Signed lower right, oil on canvas 44.5cm x 59cm (17.5in x 23.25in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 26, 2024
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A. R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951)
Est: £400 - £600
WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A. R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) PORTRAIT OF A LADY WITH A FLORAL BONNET Signed lower right, oil on canvas 19cm x 14cm (7.5in x 5.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Dec. 07, 2023
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) AT THE PIANO
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) AT THE PIANO Signed, oil on canvas (51cm x 61cm (20in x 24in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Dec. 03, 2022
Sommerville Shanks, William
Est: -
Sommerville Shanks, William 1864 Glasgow - 1951 Glasgow Stillleben. Signiert. Öl/Lwd., 40 x 50 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Jun. 16, 2022
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) STILL LIFE WITH CHINESE VASE
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) STILL LIFE WITH CHINESE VASE Signed, oil on canvas (61cm x 51cm (24in x 20in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 25, 2021
William Somerville Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951). An Oil on Canvas; Portrait of 'A Guitar Player', si
Est: £600 - £800
William Somerville Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951). An Oil on Canvas; Portrait of 'A Guitar Player', signed lower right W. S. Shanks. 14'' x 12'' (36 cm x 30.5 cm). Set in a fine gilt frame with elaborate scrolling decoration, 23'' x 21'' (58 cm x 53 cm).
Wilkinson's Auctioneers
Jul. 15, 2020
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) PATIENCE
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
§ WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) PATIENCE Signed, oil on canvas (117cm x 81cm (46in x 32in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Feb. 15, 2020
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), A Pair of Bronze Portrait Plaques
Est: $25 - $25,000
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), A Pair of Bronze Portrait Plaques each signed "Shanks," one depicts the artist's father (DOA 12.5 x 10.5 in.) and the second depicting his mother (DOA 11 x 9.75 in.), presented in the likely original gilt reeded frames. DOA 12.5 x 10.5 in. (each) William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often. Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland Leland Little Auctions, September 14, 2013 (lot 361) Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Apr. 27, 2019
Wm. Somerville Shanks O/C Impressionistic Landscape
Est: $350 - $450
William Somerville Shanks (United Kingdom, 1864-1951) oil on canvas impressionistic landscape painting titled "Flowers and Fruit" depicting a group of women in 19th century dress, a cherub with baskets of fruit and flowers and a guitar, all in a pastoral setting. Signed "W.S.Shanks." lower right. Glasgow Art Club paper label with artist's name, title, and address "101 S. Vincent Street, Glasgow" and paper retail label reading "Oil painting by Somerville Shanks 42.10 (pounds)", en verso. Housed in a giltwood frame with carved acanthus leaves. Sight - 9 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed - 18 3/8" H x 22 1/2" W. Late 19th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 26, 2019
Wm. Somerville Shanks O/C Impressionistic Landscape
Est: $500 - $700
William Somerville Shanks (United Kingdom, 1864-1951) oil on canvas impressionistic landscape painting titled "Flowers and Fruit" depicting a group of women in 19th century dress and a cherub with baskets of fruit and flowers and a guitar in a pastoral setting. Signed "W.S.Shanks." lower right. Glasgow Art Club paper label with artist's name, title, and address "101 S. Vincent Street, Glasgow" and paper retail label reading "Oil painting by Somerville Shanks 42.10 (pounds)", en verso. Housed in a giltwood frame with carved acanthus leaves. Sight - 9 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed - 18 3/8" H x 22 1/2" W. Late 19th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Dec. 04, 2016
Albert Somerville Shanks Signed Floral Watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
William Somerville Shanks (British, 1864-1951). "Poppies", watercolor on paper, signed lower left. Still life painting depicting an arrangement of pink, red, and white poppies in a white porcelain pitcher bearing painted flowers, the pitcher set on a white surface in front of a blush colored field. Verso of structure with partially obscured period label "Jas. McClure & Son Fine Art Dealers" of 130 Wellington Street, Glasgow noting painting title and artist's name. Second handwritten paper label to verso "Name & address of LENDER/ Mr. R.K. Shanks, 4 Moor Avenue, HALTON, LEEDS". Framed approximately 25.5" x 20.75". Sight size approximately 15.75" x 11.625".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Nov. 03, 2016
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (1864-1951), Framed Watercolour, signed, "Th
Est: £80 - £120
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (1864-1951), Framed Watercolour, signed, "The Barn Court-Yard, Kingsbarns". 11.5ins x 1 ft 5ins.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Apr. 12, 2016
AR William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (1864-1951) Still Life with Fruit
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
AR William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW (1864-1951) Still Life with Fruit and Print signed ‘W Somerville Shanks’ (lower left) oil on canvas 62 x 74 cm. (24 13/16 x 30 1/8 in.) Provenance With James McClure & Son, Glasgow Exhibited Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1932, (possibly) cat.no. 107 as Fruit Shanks wrote to the original purchaser of the picture in 1932 to request the loan of the picture to the Royal Scottish Academy, saying that ‘I regard it as one of my best works’.
Bonhams
Mar. 06, 2016
Albert Somerville Shanks Signed Floral Watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
William Somerville Shanks (British, 1864-1951). "Poppies", watercolor on paper, signed lower left. Still life painting depicting an arrangement of pink, red, and white poppies in a white porcelain pitcher bearing painted flowers, the pitcher set on a white surface in front of a blush colored field. Verso of structure with partially obscured period label "Jas. McClure & Son Fine Art Dealers" of 130 Wellington Street, Glasgow noting painting title and artist's name. Second handwritten paper label to verso "Name & address of LENDER/ Mr. R.K. Shanks, 4 Moor Avenue, HALTON, LEEDS". Framed approximately 25.5" x 20.75". Sight size approximately 15.75" x 11.625".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jan. 30, 2016
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS | The Red Parasol
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jul. 08, 2015
A pot of tea
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Somerville Shanks, R.S.A., R.S.W. (1864-1951) A pot of tea signed with initials 'W.S.S.' (lower left) oil on canvas 23 ¾ x 19 ¾ in. (60.3 x 50.2 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 08, 2015
In the hallway
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William Somerville Shanks, R.S.A., R.S.W. (1864-1951) In the hallway signed 'W. Somerville Shanks' (lower left) oil on board 24 x 19 ½ in. (61 x 49.5 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 13, 2015
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Pair of Portrait Plaques
Est: $300 - $500
bronze, each signed "Shanks," one depicts his father (DOA 12.5 x 10.5 in.) and the second depicting his mother (DOA 11 x 9.75 in.), presented in the likely original gilt reeded frames. William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often. Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 14, 2013
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Plaques
Est: $300 - $500
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Plaques a pair of alabaster portrait plaques, each signed "Shanks," one depicts his father (DOA 13 x 11 in.) and the second depicting his son (DOA 13 x 10.5 in.), presented in the likely original oak frames. William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often. Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 14, 2013
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Plaques
Est: $600 - $900
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Plaques a pair of bronze portrait plaques, each signed "Shanks," one depicts his father (DOA 12.5 x 10.5 in.) and the second depicting his mother (DOA 11 x 9.75 in.), presented in the likely original gilt reeded frames. William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often. Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 14, 2013
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Bust
Est: $400 - $600
William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Bust plaster with applied patina, signed "W. S. Shanks" to one side, a bust length portrait of the artist's father (John Shanks, 1823-1913). 13 in. William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often. Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland Some minor scattered abrasions and flakes.
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 14, 2013
William Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), "Poppies"
Est: $300 - $500
William Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), "Poppies" watercolor and whitening on paper, signed at lower left, matted and presented under glass in the original frame from James McClure & Sons in Glasgow. SS 16 x 11.5 in.; DOA 25.5 x 20.5 in. William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often. Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland Staining to mat; not examined out of the frame.
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 14, 2013
William Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Still Life
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
William Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Still Life oil on canvas (lined), monogrammed at lower left "W.S.S.," presented in a later ornate frame with linen liner. SS 23.5 x 19.25 in.; DOA 32.5 x 28.25 in. William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often. Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland Some scattered spot touch-ups.
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 07, 2013
Somerville Shanks (British, 1864-1951): a still
Est: £500 - £600
Somerville Shanks (British, 1864-1951): a still life oil on canvas of anemones, signed lower left, 50 by 60cm.
Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 27, 2013
§ ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS PORTRAIT OF A LADY 76cm x 60cm (30in x 23.5in)
Est: £100 - £200
§ ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS PORTRAIT OF A LADY Oil on canvas 76cm x 60cm (30in x 23.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 27, 2013
§ WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A. R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864–1951) HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT OF JOHN HENDERSON 61cm x 51cm (24in x 20in)
Est: £100 - £200
§ WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A. R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1864–1951) HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT OF JOHN HENDERSON Signed, oil on canvas 61cm x 51cm (24in x 20in)
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 16, 2013
William Sommerville Shanks (1864-1951) Seated Spanish women, 13.5 x 9.5in.
Est: £300 - £500
William Sommerville Shanks (1864-1951) oil on canvas, Seated Spanish women, signed, 13.5 x 9.5in.
Gorringes
Nov. 06, 2012
William Somerville Shanks R.S.A., R.S.W. (1864-1951)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
William Somerville Shanks R.S.A., R.S.W. (1864-1951) Lily signed 'W. Somerville Shanks' (lower left) oil on canvas 46¼ x 32 in. (117.5 x 81.2 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 23, 2012
* WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (SCOTTISH
Est: £150 - £250
* WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) EARLY AUTUMN watercolour on paper, signed 48.5 x 62 cm (19 x 24 1/2 inches) note: James McClure & Son Fine Art Dealers, 130 Wellington Street, Glasgow label verso provenance The estate of Margaret Davidson, the granddaughter of William Davidson of Glasgow, patron of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the `Glasgow Boys`
McTear's
Aug. 14, 2012
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1864 -
Est: £300 - £500
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1864 - 1951) EARLY AUTUMN, watercolour on paper, signed 48.5 x 62 cm (19 x 24 1/2 inches) Note : James. McClure & Son Fine Art Dealers, 130 Wellington Street, Glasgow label verso Provenance The estate of Margaret Davidson, the granddaughter of William Davidson of Glasgow, patron of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the `Glasgow Boys`
McTear's
Jul. 18, 2012
William Somerville Shanks (1864-1951) 'Early
Est: £300 - £400
William Somerville Shanks (1864-1951) 'Early Autumn', signed, watercolour, 19" x 24 1/2" Jas. McClure & Son Fine Art Dealers, 130 Wellington Street, Glasgow label verso Provenance The estate of Margaret Davidson, the granddaughter of William Davidson of Glasgow, patron of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the 'Glasgow Boys'
Mallams
Jun. 02, 2011
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) A STILL LIFE OF APPLES 18cm x 25.5cm (7in x 10in)
Est: £800 - £1,200
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS R.S.A., R.S.W (SCOTTISH 1864-1951) A STILL LIFE OF APPLES Signed, oil on panel 18cm x 25.5cm (7in x 10in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 25, 2010
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864-1951)
Est: £50 - £100
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864-1951) Gartness, Stirlingshire watercolour, signed 50cm x 62cm
McTear's
Aug. 28, 2010
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951)
Est: £100 - £150
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951) Gartness, Stirlingshire watercolour, signed 50cm x 62cm
McTear's
Aug. 11, 2010
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (Scottish
Est: £600 - £900
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (Scottish (1864-1951) Still Life with Primroses oil on canvas, signed 60cm x 50cm
McTear's
Aug. 11, 2010
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (1864-1951)
Est: £500 - £1,000
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS RSA RSW (1864-1951) Portrait W.T. Doherty, Esq., J.P. oil on canvas 90cm x 70cm Provenance: James McClure & Son label verso Note :William T Doherty was born in Airdrie in 1879, he was first apprenticed to the licensed grocery trade and for a period was located at Blackridge, West Lothian, around 1905 he was transferred to the Cowcaddens Ward. He then took over Mr Shanks public house at 80-82 Cowcaddens in 1913 and it changed names to WT Doherty (also known as The Symposium Bar). Doherty became heavily involved in the Scottish Defence work and became a member of the committee, he was also a director of the Scottish Legal Life Insurance Society, having offices in Bothwell Street and was elected to the town Council in 1920 to 1939. He was one of the first labour councillor's on Glasgow Corporation and became a magistrate and deputy chairman of the Corporation. He was the first Roman Catholic to be convener of the Corporation Education Committee. He was associated with the Glasgow Vintners since its inception in 1920, being its first vice-president, then becoming president. In the 1930s William took over another public house at 183 Garscube Road. This portrait of W T Doherty was included in the exhibition held by the Royal Institute of Fine Arts in the McLellan Galleries in 1933. Somerville Shanks was a good friend of Mr Doherty and the portrait was presented to him a few years later when the exhibition was complete.
McTear's
Jul. 31, 2010
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951)
Est: £100 - £150
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951) Gartness, Stirlingshire watercolour, signed 50cm x 62cm
McTear's
Jun. 26, 2010
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951)
Est: £150 - £250
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951) Gartness, Stirlingshire watercolour, signed 50cm x 62cm
McTear's
Jun. 09, 2010
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951)
Est: £300 - £500
WILLIAM SOMERVILLE SHANKS (Scottish 1864 - 1951) Gartness, Stirlingshire Watercolour, signed 50cm x 62cm
McTear's
Feb. 20, 2010
William Sommerville Shanks (1864-1951) "Still
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
William Sommerville Shanks (1864-1951) "Still Life" Oil on canvas, 22" x 18 (56 x 46cm), signed.
deVeres
Dec. 04, 2009
William Somerville Shanks, RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) The Donkey cart
Est: £700 - £900
The Donkey cart signed 'Somerville Shanks' (lower right) oil on canvas 30.5 x 66cm (12 x 26in).
Bonhams
Oct. 03, 2009
William Somerville Shanks RSA, RSW (1864-1951)
Est: £300 - £400
William Somerville Shanks RSA, RSW (1864-1951) Fruit and decanter Signed oil on canvas, 40x51cm
Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 18, 2009
William Somerville Shanks, RSA RSW (British, 1864-1951) "Whispers"
Est: £700 - £1,000
"Whispers" signed 'W Somerville Shanks' (lower right), inscribed on label verso oil on canvas 74.5 x 62cm (29 5/16 x 24 7/16in).
Bonhams