William Holmes Sullivan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Holmes Sullivan Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 01, 2026
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (BRITISH 1836–1908)
Est: £500 - £700
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (BRITISH 1836–1908) A SLEEPING BACCHANTE signed and dated 18(63?), oil on canvas, further titled and signed verso 33.5cm x 23.5cm
Lyon & Turnbull
Nov. 18, 2025
William H. Sullivan, English 1870 - 1908 , The Duke at Quatre Bras, Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William H. Sullivan, English 1870 - 1908 The Duke at Quatre Bras, Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas measuring H 24.5 x W 36.25 x D 1 inches Signed Bottom Left W.H. Sullivan RCA and Back The Duke at Quatre Bras W.H. Sullivan RCA Framed in a Gilt Gold Frame measuring H 30 x W 41.5 x D 2.5 inches Condition: Good, Comes with Paperwork William Holmes Sullivan was a figure painter living in Liverpool. He exhibited a work entitled O'er the Dreams of Sages at the Royal Academy. He exhibited twelve works at the Royal Cambrian Academy. He is represented at the Walker Art Gallery of Liverpool.
Dallas Auction Gallery
Nov. 18, 2025
William H. Sullivan, English 1870 - 1908 , Napoleon at Austerlitz, Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
William H. Sullivan, English 1870 - 1908 Napoleon at Austerlitz, 1890 Oil on Canvas measuring H 18 x W 30 x D 1 inches Signed Bottom Right W.H. Sullivan RCA 1890 and Back The Battle of Austerlitz - Bringing the artillery up into position. Napoleon was an artillery officer and he never forgot it - Victor hugo W.H. Sullivan RCA Framed in a Gilt Gold Frame measuring H 23.5 x W 35.5 x D 2.5 inches Condition: Good, Comes with Paperwork William Holmes Sullivan was a figure painter living in Liverpool. He exhibited a work entitled O'er the Dreams of Sages at the Royal Academy. He exhibited twelve works at the Royal Cambrian Academy. He is represented at the Walker Art Gallery of Liverpool.
Dallas Auction Gallery
Dec. 11, 2021
WILLIAM H. SULLIVAN FOR STANDARD CREDENZA
Est: $800 - $1,200
DISTINCTIVELY LONG AND NARROW DESIGN, MODULAR WITH TWO CABINETS AND TOP. WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE. 88X21X29
Freedom Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2019
William Holmes Sullivan (British, 1836-1908) A Walk in the Garden
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Holmes Sullivan (British, 1836-1908) A Walk in the Garden oil on canvas signed (lower right) 23 x 17 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 28, 2018
William H. Sullivan (English 1836-1908) *
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Et tu Brute (Death of Caesar). Oil on canvas, 1888. Sighed 'W.H. Sullivan RCA' on the recto at lower right. Canvas height, 10 x 14 1/2 inches. Framed. Provenance: Litchfield County Auctions, July 22nd, 2015. Another version of this painting is in the collection of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Capo Auction
May. 15, 2018
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (fl.1870-d.1908), ROMAN LADY HOLDING A VASE BY A WA
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (fl.1870-d.1908), ROMAN LADY HOLDING A VASE BY A WATER FOUNTAIN, signed and dated 1882 with Roman numerals, watercolour, framed. 61cm by 40cm
Thomas Watson
Nov. 19, 2016
William Holmes Sullivan (British, 1870-1908)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Et tu Brute (Death of Caesar), 1888. Oil on canvas, 1888. Signed (LR) and insribed on the verso. Canvas size 10 x 14.5 inches. Framed. Provenance: Private Collection New York Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Capo Auction
Nov. 26, 2015
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (1836-1908) A TROUP OF HORSE OF THE ENGLISH CI
Est: £100 - £150
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (1836-1908) A TROUP OF HORSE OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR AT SUNSET signed, watercolour, 32.5 x 26cm ++In fine condition, the label of Abbott & Holder on the backboard
Mellors & Kirk
Jun. 24, 2015
William Holmes Sullivan British, 1870-1908 Catching a Tartar, 1889
Est: $400 - $600
William Holmes Sullivan British, 1870-1908 Catching a Tartar, 1889 Signed W. H. Sullivan RCA and dated 1889 (ll); signed W. H. Sullivan, RCA, dated 1889 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on canvas 10 1/4 x 14 1/8 inches C Estate of Maria B. Saraczynski
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 18, 2015
William Holmes Sullivan British, 1870-1908 Catching a Tartar, 1889
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Holmes Sullivan British, 1870-1908 Catching a Tartar, 1889 Signed W. H. Sullivan RCA and dated 1889 (ll); inscribed as titled, signed W. H. Sullivan, RCA and dated 1889 on the reverse Oil on canvas 10 1/4 x 14 1/8 inches C Estate of Maria B. Saraczynski
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 14, 2014
William Holmes Sullivan (1836 - 1908), Oil on
Est: £600 - £800
William Holmes Sullivan (1836 - 1908), Oil on canvas, 'A Doubtful Path', Military messenger resting on his heavily breathing horse and surveying the surrounding snowbound countryside looking for the right way, Signed WH Sullivan RCA and dated 1894 lower right and also titled and signed to the canvas verso 23 ½" x 17 ½"
Claydon Auctioneers
Apr. 12, 2014
William Holmes Sullivan (1836 - 1908), Oil on
Est: £600 - £800
William Holmes Sullivan (1836 - 1908), Oil on canvas in a fine gilt frame, Military despatch rider at full tilt across wind and rain swept heathland, Signed WH Sullivan RCA and dated 1894 lower left and verso. 23 ½" x 17 ½"
Claydon Auctioneers
Mar. 14, 2014
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN, RCA (Act 1870-1908,
Est: £600 - £800
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN, RCA (Act 1870-1908, BRITISH) "A Doubtful Path" oil on canvas, signed and dated 1894 lower right and inscribed with title verso 24 x 18ins
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Feb. 08, 2012
* Sullivan (William Holmes, fl.1870-1908).
Est: £200 - £300
* Sullivan (William Holmes, fl.1870-1908). Roundheads and Cavaliers fighting on a staircase, watercolour and gouache, with some bodycolour, of four men on a wide oak staircase brandishing muskets and swords, with an injured man lying at the foot of the stairs, signed lower left, 45.5 x 30cm (18 x 11.75ins), mounted, framed and glazed. (1) Please Note: Buyer's premium is 23.4% of the hammer price
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 20, 2011
William Holmes Sullivan (1870-1908) "Expectation" - He Is Coming!, 30 x 22in.
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William Holmes Sullivan (1870-1908) oil on canvas, "Expectation" - He Is Coming!, signed, dated 1886 and inscribed verso with a verse from Moore, 30 x 22in.
Gorringes
Sep. 08, 2011
William Holmes Sullivan (1870-1908) "Expectation" - He Is Coming!, 30 x 22in.
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
William Holmes Sullivan (1870-1908) oil on canvas, "Expectation" - He Is Coming!, signed, dated 1886 and inscribed verso with a verse from Moore, 30 x 22in.
Gorringes
Dec. 08, 2009
William Holmes Sullivan (1870-1908 British)
Est: $900 - $1,200
Soldiers on horseback riding in column toward the sunset, signed and dated lower right: W. H. Sullivan 1885, signed again, titled and dated verso, oil on board laid to board
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2009
William Holmes Sullivan (d.1908) An ambush on a
Est: £150 - £250
William Holmes Sullivan (d.1908) An ambush on a staircase Signed Watercolour bodycolour and gum arabic 50 x 30cm; 19¾ x 12in Small areas of bloom lower left, otherwise good
Woolley & Wallis
Sep. 11, 2009
William Homes Sullivan (d.1908), An ambush on the
Est: £100 - £150
William Homes Sullivan (d.1908), An ambush on the staircase, watercolour, signed, 50cm x 29.5cm.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Apr. 02, 2009
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (Died 1908) The roundheads
Est: £100 - £200
WILLIAM HOLMES SULLIVAN (Died 1908) The roundheads attacking Signed, 19.5 x 11.5 inches.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 13, 2008
William Holmes Sullivan British, 1870-1908 The Foraging Party, 1884
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
William Holmes Sullivan British, 1870-1908 The Foraging Party, 1884 Signed WH Sullivan and dated 1884 Oil on canvas 24 x 36 inches Provenance: Old Post House Antiques, Sussex, United Kingdom, 1981
Doyle New York
Jun. 16, 2005
William Holmes Sullivan, R.C.A. (fl. 1870 - d. 1908)
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
'The Flute Player: the gentle music of a by-gone age' signed and dated 'W.H.SULLIVAN.RCA. 1893_' (lower left) and further signed, inscribed and dated '"The Flute Player" The gentle music of a by-gone age W.H. Sullivan. R.C.A. 1893' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 17 7/8 x 24 in. (45.4 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 09, 2004
William Holmes Sullivan (British, fl,c1870-d.1908)
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
'The Rainbow', signed and dated 1879, also signed, titled and dated on canvas verso, oil on canvas, 29 x 47 3/8 in. (73.8 x 120.5 cm.)
Bonhams
Jan. 21, 2003
William Holmes Sullivan (British, d. 1908)
Est: $1,620 - $2,160
The gambler's wife signed and dated 'W.H Sullivan/1882' (lower left); and signed again, inscribed with title and dated again on the reverse oil on canvas 51 x 40.5 cm.
Christie's