William John Wainwright Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William John Wainwright Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 03, 2026
William Wainwright (1855-1931) - Coastal Scene With Castle, Cornwall (c.1880) oil on panel (AF frame) 21 x 26cm (frame: 30.5 x 35.5c...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
WILLIAM WAINWRIGHT Britain, (1855-1931) Coastal Scene With Castle, Cornwall, c1880 oil on panel unsigned, details on verso, ex-Howard Hinton Collection
Lawsons
Jun. 11, 2026
William John Wainwright RWS, RBSA (English, 1855-1931)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William John Wainwright RWS, RBSA (English, 1855-1931) An Old Fisherman, watercolour, signed on the fishing boat "W. Wainwright", framed, 27 x 18.7cm.
Martel Maides
May. 13, 2026
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians..., and one other
Est: £100 - £200
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians..., and one other * Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians, oil on canvas lined with paper of a genre scene of two seated male musicians, one with a violin, 27 x 19 cm (10.6 x 7.4 ins), framed and glazed, artist's name printed to lower edge of frame (48 x 42 cm), together with Munns (John Bernard, 1869-1942). Self Portrait, 1936, oil on canvas, showing a graceful older gentlemen with grey hair, wearing a brown suit, signed and dated to lower left, 50.5 x 40.5 cm (19 13/4 x 16 ins), in wooden gilt frame (57.5 x 47 cm) QTY: (2) NOTE: 2) John Bernard Munns, who went by the name Bernard Munns, was a distinguished portrait painter who belonged to a dynasty of Birmingham artists. John Bernard studied at the Birmingham School of Art and exhibited for many years with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, becoming an Associate in 1917 and a Member in 1923.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 20, 2026
William John Wainwright RWS, RBSA (English, 1855-1931)
Est: £2,500 - £3,000
William John Wainwright RWS, RBSA (English, 1855-1931) An Old Fisherman, watercolour, signed on the fishing boat "W. Wainwright", framed, 27 x 18.7cm.
Martel Maides
Mar. 11, 2026
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians..., and one other
Est: £150 - £200
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians..., and one other * Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians, oil on canvas lined with paper of a genre scene of two seated male musicians, one with a violin, 27 x 19 cm (10.6 x 7.4 ins), framed and glazed, artist's name printed to lower edge of frame (48 x 42 cm), together with Munns (John Bernard, 1869-1942). Self Portrait, 1936, oil on canvas, showing a graceful older gentlemen with grey hair, wearing a brown suit, signed and dated to lower left, 50.5 x 40.5 cm (19 13/4 x 16 ins), in wooden gilt frame (57.5 x 47 cm) QTY: (2) NOTE: 2) John Bernard Munns, who went by the name Bernard Munns, was a distinguished portrait painter who belonged to a dynasty of Birmingham artists. John Bernard studied at the Birmingham School of Art and exhibited for many years with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, becoming an Associate in 1917 and a Member in 1923.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Dec. 03, 2025
Attributed to William John Wainwright (B
Est: £100 - £150
Attributed to William John Wainwright (British, 1855-1931), portrait of James F. Crichton-Stuart, 1872, Aged 8 Years, titled below, oval, watercolour, 38 by 30cm; with other family watercolour portraits by unidentified artists, Fanny Adelaide (Crichton-Stuart) and Cecilia (Oliphant-Ferguson), daughters of John Labouchere, Henry Dupre Labouchere (1831-1912), in Eton dress about 1846, a portrait of a young boy, signed with initials H.S, and Edith M.S. Scannell (British, 1852-1940), portrait of an elderly lady, signed and dated 1905 l.l., oval, watercolour, 32 by 23cm, all framed (5) Provenance: from two prominent Anglo-Irish and British aristocratic family collections, inherited by direct patrilineal descent from Lord Patrick James Stuart (1794- 1859), brother of John 2nd Marquess of Bute, descended of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (1713 -1792), Prime Minister to George III, resident at Cardiff Castle, Wales; Dumfries House, Scotland and Wilton Crescent, Belgravia, London
Kinghams Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2025
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians
Est: £200 - £300
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians * Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians, oil on canvas lined with paper of a genre scene of two seated male musicians, one with a violin, 27 x 19 cm (10.6 x 7.4 ins), framed and glazed, artist's name printed to lower edge of frame (48 x 42 cm), together with Munns (John Bernard, 1869-1942). Self Portrait, 1936, oil on canvas, showing a graceful older gentlemen with grey hair, wearing a brown suit, signed and dated to lower left, 50.5 x 40.5 cm (19 13/4 x 16 ins), in wooden gilt frame (57.5 x 47 cm) QTY: (2) NOTE: 2) John Bernard Munns, who went by the name Bernard Munns, was a distinguished portrait painter who belonged to a dynasty of Birmingham artists. John Bernard studied at the Birmingham School of Art and exhibited for many years with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, becoming an Associate in 1917 and a Member in 1923.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 16, 2025
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians
Est: £200 - £400
Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians * Wainwright (William, 1855-1931). The Two Musicians, oil on canvas lined with paper of a genre scene of two seated male musicians, one with a violin, 27 x 19 cm (10.6 x 7.4 ins), framed and glazed, artist's name printed to lower edge of frame (48 x 42 cm) QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 11, 2025
JOHN WAINWRIGHT (BRITISH ACTIVE 1855 - 1931), SUMMER FLOWERS (2)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
JOHN WAINWRIGHT (BRITISH ACTIVE 1855 - 1931)SUMMER FLOWERSOil on canvas, a pairBoth signed and dated '1865' (lower left)Each 67 x 56cm (26¼ x 22 in.) (2)Provenance:MacConnal Mason and Sons, London
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 19, 2025
William Wainwright (1855-1931) - Coastal Scene With Castle, Cornwall (c.1880) oil on panel (AF frame) 21 x 26cm (frame: 30.5 x 35.5c...
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WILLIAM WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) Coastal Scene With Castle, Cornwall (c.1880) oil on panel unsigned, details on verso, ex-Howard Hinton Collection
Lawsons
Jul. 25, 2024
William John Wainwright (British, 1855-1
Est: £800 - £1,000
William John Wainwright (British, 1855-1931), The Lookout, signed and dated 1887 u.l., watercolour, 34 by 24cm, gilt frame
Kinghams Auctioneers
Mar. 13, 2024
Wainwright (William J., 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures
Est: £150 - £200
Wainwright (William J., 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures * Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures in 17th century costume, chalk drawing, black and white chalks on laid paper, unsigned, slightly torn at right-hand slightly affecting image, short vertical closed tear at left-hand margin (hidden under window mount), sheet attached to backing board around all edges with brown paper framer's tape, sheet size 59 x 43.5 cm, framed & glazed (71.5 x 55 cm) QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 20, 2024
William John Wainwright (1855-1931), 'Coleshill Church', figures in a field before a Church, watercolour, sign
Est: £50 - £100
William John Wainwright (1855-1931), 'Coleshill Church', figures in a field before a Church, watercolour, signed with initials, 7" x 5.25" (18 x 13cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 11, 2024
William Wainwright (1855-1931) - Coastal Scene With Castle, Cornwall (c.1880) oil on panel (AF frame) 21 x 26cm (frame: 30.5 x 35.5c...
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Wainwright (1855-1931) Coastal Scene With Castle, Cornwall (c.1880) oil on panel (AF frame) 21 x 26cm (frame: 30.5 x 35.5cm) unsigned, details on verso, ex-Howard Hinton Collection
Lawsons
Oct. 18, 2023
Wainwright (William J., 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures
Est: £200 - £300
Wainwright (William J., 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures * Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures in 17th century costume, chalk drawing, black and white chalks on laid paper, unsigned, slightly torn at right-hand slightly affecting image, short vertical closed tear at left-hand margin (hidden under window mount), sheet attached to backing board around all edges with brown paper framer's tape, sheet size 59 x 43.5 cm, framed & glazed (71.5 x 55 cm) QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 05, 2023
William John Wainwright, R.W.S., R.B.A. (British, 1855-1931) 'A doubtful story'
Est: £800 - £1,200
William John Wainwright, R.W.S., R.B.A. (British, 1855-1931) 'A doubtful story' signed 'W J Wainright' (lower right); titled on exhibition label (attached to the frame) oil on canvas 44.8 x 28cm (17 5/8 x 11in).
Bonhams
Apr. 27, 2023
William John Wainwright (1855 - 1931), 'Summer's Flowers'
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Property of a Gentleman William John Wainwright (1855 - 1931) 'Summer's Flowers' Oil on canvas Signed and dated, lower left: 'John Wainwright 1864' Dimensions: (Canvas) 36 in. (H) x 28 in. (W) (Frame) 43 in. (H) x 35 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Oct. 19, 2022
Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Portrait of an actress, 1912, and one other
Est: £200 - £400
Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Portrait of an actress, 1912, and one other * Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Portrait of an Actress, 1912, watercolour on board, depicting a female dressed in period costume holding a scroll in one hand, standing in a doorway with pillars to one side and curtains to the other, behind her flags and tents, signed and dated, sheet size 36.7 x 27 cm (14 3/8 x 10 5/8 ins), framed and glazed (54.5 x 44 cm), together with Linton (James Dromgole, 1840-1916). Portrait of a girl, 1880, watercolour, depicting a young lady standing in costume, holding a pocket watch on a chain in one hand, signed and dated '80', sheet size 19.8 x 14.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/4 ins), inscription to mount 'To Mrs Lane [?] from James D Linton Sept 80', framed (30 x 23.6 cm) QTY: (2)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 06, 2022
Wainwright Tierstudie/ animal study
Est: -
Wainwright, William John. 1855-1921 Birmingham, zugeschr. Tierstudie: Rinder. Aquarellierte Bleistiftzeichnung, auf dem Passepartout typogr. bezeichnet, hinter Glas gerahmt. Alte Rahmenrückwand mit Etikett ''Gladwell Brothers, London''. PA 12,5 x 23,5 cm, Ra. 36 x 49 cm Animal study: cattle, drawing/ watercolour, typographical inscription at passepartout, framed with glass. Old label at frame back: ''Gladwell Brothers, London''. Frame: 36 x 49 cm
Kunstauktionshaus Günther
Mar. 09, 2022
* Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Lute Player,
Est: £200 - £400
* Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Lute Player, Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Lute Player, watercolour on paper, depicting a gentleman playing a lute, stood side on singing, painted from the hip upwards, artists signature lower right, laid onto card, image size 39 x 28.5cm (15 3/8 x 11 2/8ins), sheet size 40.2 x 28.8cm (15 7/8 x 11 3/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed, (62 x 50.5cm) Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 25, 2022
William John Wainwright (1855-1931) Oil on canvas of a harbour scene dated 1885. 72 x 52 cm
Est: £100 - £200
William John Wainwright (1855-1931) Oil on canvas of a harbour scene dated 1885. 72 x 52 cm
Hannam's Auctioneers
Oct. 13, 2021
* Wainwright (William J., 1855-1931). The Conveyancer, & one other
Est: £150 - £200
* Wainwright (William J., 1855-1931). The Conveyancer, watercolour on paper, signed towards lower right, mount aperture 27.6 x 19.7 cm (10 13/16 x 7 3/4 ins), framed and glazed (49.2 x 39.8 cm), Heather Newman, Painswick, Gloucestershire label on verso, together with: Hobson (Henry E., 1820-1881), Portrait of C.R. Elliston Esq., Liverpool, 1847, watercolour, heightened with bodycolour on paper, initialled and dated Feb. 1847 to lower left, a couple of closed tears to lower area, some staining (with previous amateur touching-up) mainly to background, oval mount aperture 32.8 x 26.5 cm (12 7/8 x 10 7/16 ins), moulded gilt frame and glazed (58.5 x 48.5 cm), verso with modern ink manuscript label, (both unexamined out of frame) Qty: (2)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Aug. 08, 2021
William John Wainwright "Lute Player" 19th C. Oil
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William John Wainwright (British, 1855-1931) oil on canvas depicting lute player, bearing faint signature lower left, possibly "Wainwright" with gallery label "J. M. Stringer" affixed to reverse. Image: 35.25" H x 23.25" W; frame: 45.5" H x 33.5" W x 4" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Jul. 23, 2021
* Wainwright (William J., 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures
Est: £200 - £300
* Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Interior scene with servant girl and male figures in 17th century costume, chalk drawing, black and white chalks on laid paper, unsigned, slightly torn at right-hand slightly affecting image, short vertical closed tear at left-hand margin (hidden under window mount), sheet attached to backing board around all edges with brown paper framer's tape, sheet size 59 x 43.5 cm, framed & glazed (71.5 x 55 cm) Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Dec. 20, 2020
William John Wainwright "Lute Player" 19th C. Oil
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William John Wainwright (British, 1855-1931) oil on canvas depicting lute player, bearing faint signature lower left, possibly "Wainwright," with gallery label "J. M. Stringer" affixed to reverse. Image: 35.25" H x 23.25" W; frame: 45.5" H x 33.5" W x 4" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Dec. 01, 2016
Attributed to William John Wainwright (1855–1931) Study of Pierrot 14.5 x 10.5in.
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to William John Wainwright (1855–1931) charcoal drawing Study of Pierrot monogrammed 14.5 x 10.5in.
Gorringes
Aug. 13, 2016
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT R.W.S., R.B.S.A. (1855 - 1931) Framed, signed, oil
Est: £300 - £500
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT R.W.S., R.B.S.A. (1855 - 1931) Framed, signed, oil on canvas, bust length portrait of a scholar reading, additionally signed and inscribed verso, 'A Scholar', 36.2cm x 23.5cm.
Biddle & Webb Auctioneers and Valuers
Mar. 09, 2016
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) 'An Old Servitor', signed, watercolour, 27 x 19cm
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) 'An Old Servitor', signed, watercolour, 27 x 19cm The Cotman Gallery, Birmingham, label verso
Mallams
Mar. 09, 2016
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) A head study of a 17th Century gentleman wearing ruff, sign
Est: £80 - £120
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) A head study of a 17th Century gentleman wearing ruff, signed with monogram and dated 1886, watercolour, 17 x 11cm; a 19th Century portrait study of a lady wearing lace bonnet; and an oval painted study of a bearded gentleman (3)
Mallams
Dec. 10, 2015
William John Wainwright (1855-1931) Portrait of a 17th century gentleman, 10 x 7in.
Est: £100 - £150
William John Wainwright (1855-1931) watercolour, Portrait of a 17th century gentleman, signed, 10 x 7in.
Gorringes
Nov. 26, 2015
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) STUDY OF AN ACTOR dated 1883
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) STUDY OF AN ACTOR dated 1883 and inscribed A Ballet Paris, oil on canvas, 40 x 27cm ++Localised paint shrinkage but unrestored, unlined on the original stretchers
Mellors & Kirk
Nov. 26, 2015
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) THE LUTE PLAYER oil on panel,
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) THE LUTE PLAYER oil on panel, 19 x 14.5cm ++In fine condition, undisturbed in the original frame beneath glass with on the reverse the label of The Cotman Gallery, Birmingham
Mellors & Kirk
Nov. 26, 2015
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) HEAD OF A MAN oil on canv
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) HEAD OF A MAN oil on canvas, 18 x 12.5cm ++In fine original condition beneath glass in the original gilt frame, unlined, on the reverse of the frame the trade of the dealer Arthur E Keeley
Mellors & Kirk
Nov. 26, 2015
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) STUDY OF A MAN IN A BROWN CAP
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) STUDY OF A MAN IN A BROWN CAP signed with monogram, watercolour, 39 x 27.5cm ++In fine condition, in the original early 20th c frame with on the backboard the label of Arthur E Keeley, Birmingham
Mellors & Kirk
Nov. 26, 2015
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) STUDY OF A MAN IN A RUFF sign
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT, RWS (1855-1931) STUDY OF A MAN IN A RUFF signed and dated 1884, watercolour, 24.5 x 16cm ++In fine original condition with on the reverse of the frame the printed trade label of the dealer Arthur E Keeley, Birmingham
Mellors & Kirk
Jun. 17, 2015
Attributed to William John Wainwright (1855–1931) - Profile portrait of a man smoking a pipe; A gentleman reading
Est: £200 - £300
A pair, watercolour over black chalk hightened with bodycolour The former monogrammed lower left Each c. 24.5 x 16 cm. (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in)
Dreweatts 1759
Jul. 24, 2014
William Wainwright/Portrait of Sandy
Est: £60 - £80
William Wainwright/Portrait of Sandy Findon/monochrome watercolour, 38cm x 27cm (15''x 10.75'')
Chorley's
Jun. 01, 2014
WAINWRIGHT, WILLIAM JOHN
Est: $800 - $1,200
(1855-1931 English) Portrait of man, framed oil gouache on paper mounted to cardboard, approximate size by sight 14" x 10", frame 21 1/2" x 17 1/2", signed lower left corner.
Bunte Auction Services
Mar. 12, 2014
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) Portrait of a
Est: £300 - £400
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) Portrait of a gentleman wearing a cloth cap, wide brimmed collar and red cloak, oils on canvas, 15 1/2" x 12"
Mallams
Sep. 13, 2013
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT R.W.S. (1855 - 1931)
Est: £250 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT R.W.S. (1855 - 1931) Framed, signed with monogram, oil on board, portrait study of John Temperley, first headmaster of King Edward's grammar school, Aston, Birmingham. 51cms x 34cms.
Biddle & Webb Auctioneers and Valuers
Aug. 13, 2013
William John Wainwright (1855-1931), A rose
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William John Wainwright (1855-1931), A rose without a thorn, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 52cm by 33cm Exhibited: Wainwright Exhibition, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Note: Wainwright trained at the Birmingham School of Art under the headship of Edward R. Taylor, and started his career as an apprentice at the stained glass firm Hardman & Co. In 1879, Wainwright founded the Birmingham Art Circle with four other artists including Walter Langley.
Thomas Watson
May. 21, 2013
William John Wainwright (1855-1931), Rose without
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William John Wainwright (1855-1931), Rose without a thorn, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 52cm by 33cm Exhibited: Wainwright Exhibition. Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
Thomas Watson
Jun. 14, 2012
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) BRITISH A Self
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN WAINWRIGHT (1855-1931) BRITISH A Self Portrait. Signed. Watercolour. 10 x 7ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 14, 2012
William John Wainwright, PRBSA (British, 1855-1931) - Study of a young Flemish Lacemaker - signed with monogram
Est: £400 - £600
William John Wainwright, PRBSA, RWS (British, 1855-1931) Study of a young Flemish Lacemaker signed with monogram upper right "WJW" black chalk, in a period Cassetta frame with painted decoration h:36 w: 25 cm William John Wainwright (1855-1931) was a painter who spent most of his life in Birmingham. He trained at the Birmingham School of Art under Edward R Taylor, and began his career as an apprentice at the stained glass firm Hardman & Co. In 1879, Wainwright founded the Birmingham Art Circle with four other artists including Walter Langley. Wainwright was associated with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for 50 years until his death in 1931. During that time he achieved a number of 'firsts' being one of the first Associate members in 1881, the first President chosen from the ranks of the membership in 1927, and the first to have a solo exhibition of his works in 1928.
Cheffins
Jun. 04, 2012
WAINWRIGHT, William J. 1908 W/C "Maternal Love."
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Signed and dated lower left, blind stamp lower left. Cotman Gallery, Birmingham label, Jacey Galleries, London label, and Birmingham exhibition label verso. William John Wainwright, British, 1855 - 1931. From a Whitestone, NY home. Dimensions: sight - 21.25" high x 14.75" wide. Condition: No glass on frame, foxing visible upper left, not examined out of frame.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Apr. 19, 2012
William John Wainwright (1855-1931) Bust Portrait
Est: £250 - £350
William John Wainwright (1855-1931) Bust Portrait of a Cavalier inscribed on reverse watercolour, 27cm x 19cm (10.75 x 7.5)
Chorley's
Feb. 22, 2012
Attributed to William John Wainwright, 'Portrait
Est: £80 - £120
Attributed to William John Wainwright, 'Portrait of a gentleman holding a book', half-length, oil on canvas, 51cm x 40.5cm also one other oil portrait of a lady (2)
Halls Fine Art
Dec. 06, 2011
Attributed to William John Wainwright (1855-1931)
Est: £150 - £200
Attributed to William John Wainwright (1855-1931) - Watercolour - Half length seated portrait of R. Whatman, 7.75ins x 5.25ins, monogrammed, in gilt moulded frame and glazed
Canterbury Auction Galleries