John (1774) Wilson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1774) Wilson Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 30, 2025
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855) Fisherfolk at Dover
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855) Fisherfolk at Dover bears indistinct inscription 'OLD DOVER PIER Jock Wilson R.S.A...' (on top stretcher) oil on canvas 61 x 106.7cm (24 x 42in).
Bonhams
Apr. 30, 2025
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855) The Passing Storm
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855) The Passing Storm signed and indistinctly dated 'J WILSON 18..' (on floating spar lower left) oil on canvas 113 x 153.4cm (44 1/2 x 60 3/8in).
Bonhams
Dec. 06, 2024
John (Jock) H. Wilson (Scottish, 1774-18
Est: £600 - £800
John (Jock) H. Wilson (Scottish, 1774-1855), French Wrecked Warship being Towed to Harbour, signed l.r., titled verso, oil on canvas, 45 by 80cm, gilt frame
Kinghams Auctioneers
May. 10, 2024
PAIR OF MARINE PAINTINGS
Est: $200 - $400
Pair of English 19th century marine oil paintings on board with old frames, one signed Wilson. May be the artist John H. Wilson (1774 - 1855) of the United Kingdom and is known for Land and seascape painting. Dimensions: 11" x 13" Overall
New Hampshire Auctions and Appraisals LLC
Apr. 30, 2024
John H Wilson (1774-1855), Unloading at Low Tide, probably Dover, named to mount, oil on canvas, 48 x 36cm
Est: £60 - £100
John H Wilson (1774-1855), Unloading at Low Tide, probably Dover, named to mount, oil on canvas, 48 x 36cm
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Apr. 23, 2024
JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (BRITISH, 1774-1855) - LORD YARBOROUGH'S YACHT IN THE 'FALCON' R.Y.S.
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (BRITISH, 1774-1855) - LORD YARBOROUGH'S YACHT IN THE 'FALCON' R.Y.S. JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (BRITISH, 1774-1855) Lord Yarborough's Yacht the 'Falcon' R.Y.S. signed 'J. Wilson' (lower left) Oil on canvas 11½ x 19½in. (29 x 49.5cm.) Of all the ships involved in the China Tea trade during the first half of the nineteenth century, one of the most interesting was Falcon. Launched in June 1826, she was built for Lord Yarborough at a cost of £l8,000 in List's yard at Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight. Though designed as a private yacht, her full-rig and general appearance prompted one spectator to remark that she more resembled a "20-gun ship-of-war" and she undoubtedly proved a highly impressive flagship to the Royal Yacht Squadron, a role she fulfilled for ten years. Yarborough, the R.Y.S's first Commodore, was a legendary character in the early history of yachting and employed fifty-four "choice" hands under the command of a naval officer to crew Falcon whenever she raced. A serious accident at sea followed by illness prompted Yarborough to dispose of Falcon and in 1836 she was sold to Baring Brothers for £5,500. They considered her to be faster than any other vessel in the China trade and although no details exist of her passage times, she seems to have come up to expectations judging by a notable early run to Batavia in 92 days. After being modernised at Liverpool in 1839, she went out to China the following year where she was bought by Jardine Matheson who operated her out of Calcutta carrying opium to Macao until she disappears from the record in the mid-1850's. The builder's model of Falcon was sold by these Rooms 2nd May 2017, lot 315. relined, scattered retouching throughout
Charles Miller Ltd
Apr. 16, 2024
JOHN H. WILSON (1774-1855) (ATTR
Est: -
John H. Wilson (1774-1855) (attrib.), English marine painter, Northern French coastal scene with numerous boats and a view of a larger harbor town in the background, oil on canvas, unsigned, inscribed on frame plaque, 58 x 75 cm, framed 73 x 90 cm
Historia Auctionata
Apr. 07, 2024
John H. "Jock" Wilson
Est: $600 - $900
Landscape of pond with village in the background. John H. Wilson (1774 - 1855) was active/lived in United Kingdom. Wilson is known for Land-and seascape painting, figures in landscape, design. Oil on board. Date: Circa 1840. Signature: Lower left. Canvas: 14.5 x 22.5 in. Frame: 22 x 30 in. Condition: Very good viewing condition. Minor aging in paint. Under blacklight: minor touchup areas throughout the painting. Still looks great! Provenance: Purchased from London auction house in the 1980's and since has been hanging in the Jack and Peggy McDowell estate on the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta. So much to see in this gorgeous painting!
Four Seasons Auction Gallery
Apr. 07, 2024
John H. "Jock" Wilson
Est: $600 - $900
Landscape with old city and river in forefront. John H. Wilson (1774 - 1855) was active/lived in United Kingdom. Wilson is known for Land-and seascape painting, figures in landscape, design. Oil on board. Date: Circa 1840. Signature: Lower left. Canvas: 15 x 22.5 in. Frame: 23 x 31 in. Condition: Very good viewing condition. Minor aging in paint. Under blacklight: no inpainting or touchup. Just beautiful! Provenance: Purchased from London auction house in the 1980's and since has been hanging in the Jack and Peggy McDowell estate on the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta.
Four Seasons Auction Gallery
Feb. 27, 2024
John H. 'Jock' Wilson, RSA - Coastal scene with shipping on a rough sea
Est: £300 - £500
John H. 'Jock' Wilson, RSA, Scottish 1774-1855 Coastal scene with shipping on a rough sea; oil on board, signed 'JWilson' (lower left), 23.5 x 43.6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: Wilson received training from Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840) and was heavily inspired by his landscape paintings. He worked as a landscape and marine artist in Montrose, before moving to London in 1798, where he was employed, in part, as a scenery painter. The present work exhibits Wilson's capacity to evoke the ceaseless movement of the crashing waves in a rough sea. Wilson was one of the founders of the Society of British Artists and became its president in 1827.
Roseberys
Dec. 08, 2023
JOHN (JOCK) WILSON (BRITISH 1774-1855), COMING ASHORE
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN (JOCK) WILSON (BRITISH 1774-1855)COMING ASHOREOil on canvasSigned (lower left)25.5 x 46cm (10 x 18 in.)Provenance:Omell Galleries, London Please note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Dec. 07, 2023
John H. Wilson (British, 1774-1855), Coa
Est: £350 - £450
John H. Wilson (British, 1774-1855), Coastal Scene with Shipping, signed l.r., oil on canvas, 29 by 49.5cm, gilt frame
Kinghams Auctioneers
Nov. 22, 2023
John H. 'Jock' Wilson, RBA, - A Coastal landscape with fishermen and a cottage…
Est: £500 - £700
John H. 'Jock' Wilson, RBA, Scottish 1774-1855- A Coastal landscape with fishermen and a cottage; oil on canvas, signed with initials 'J.W' (lower right), 25 x 45.7 cm. Provenance: with Leighton Fine Art, Buckinghamshire. Private Collection, UK. Note: Wilson received training from Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840) and was heavily inspired by his landscape paintings. He worked as a landscape and marine artist in Montrose, before moving to London in 1798, where he was employed, in part, as a scenery painter. The present work depicts a peaceful rural scene, with the artist merely hinting towards the sailing boats on the still blue water beyond. Wilson was one of the founders of the Society of British Artists and became its president in 1827.
Roseberys
Nov. 05, 2023
John H. "Jock" Wilson (Scottish, 1774-1855), Maritime Scene, Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,400 - $2,200
John H. "Jock" Wilson (Scottish, 1774-1855), Maritime Scene, Oil on Canvas. 29.25W x 20.25H x 2.5D in. Sight 23.5W x 14.5H in. All Measurements are Approximate.
Clark's Auction Company
Aug. 10, 2023
John H. "Jock" Wilson RBA
Est: $800 - $1,200
John H. "Jock" Wilson RBA British, 1774-1855 Catch of the Day, 1827 Signed JWILSON and dated 1827 (lr) Oil on canvas 17 x 23 inches (43.2 x 58.4 cm) Not examined out of frame. Small area with a gilt finish along the lower right edge.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 08, 2023
John H. Wilson Watercolor of a Birtish Man-O-War
Est: $8,000 - $15,000
WILSON, John James (1818-1875), Attributed to. British Man-O-War. Watercolor on paper. Approx. 11 1/4" x 19” sheet, 17 7/8" x 25 7/8” framed. The evolution of paintings of marine subjects occurred quite suddenly in the middle years of the sixteenth century, owing its emergence directly to the Reformation and the release of men’s minds and spirits from the restrictions of choice imposed by the medieval church. This artistic flowering was initially confined to the Protestant Netherlands where wealthy merchants, who had made their fortune through fishing, whaling and the sea trade, eagerly sought paintings with marine subjects. However, war with England during the summer of 1672, resulted in the blockade of the Dutch coastline and trade inevitable halted as did the patronage it supported. In an unusual move, Charles II of England invited Dutch painters to settle in Britain and their influence, not only to marine painting, quickly pervaded local arts. During the eighteenth century a fine school of marine painting became established in London and the city was to dominate the field throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Born in London, John James Wilson was the son and pupil of the famed marine painter, John H. Wilson, RSA (1774-1855). Initially, he chose to depict genres other than that of marine, perhaps to avoid comparision with his more famous father. John James Wilson.s first exhibits were at the British Institution in 1834 and at the Royal Academy in 1835, and in neither did he show marine works. Indeed, it was not until 1849 that his marine paintings were publicly exhibited and therafter, until he ceased to exhibit in 1873, few were anything else. He died in Folkestone on January 30, 1875. His watercolor of a British Man-O-War is typical of popular marine subject matter of the nineteenth century. The naval vessel with sails full is seen majestically battling through the tempestuous sea, as the crew bravely stand atop the masts awaiting their commands. Examples of John James Wilson’s work can be seen at several major British Museums including: the Folkestone Art Gallery, the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield and the Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
Arader Galleries
Oct. 19, 2021
Manner of John Wilson, RSA Coastal scene with boats and figures
Est: £500 - £700
Manner of John Wilson, RSA Coastal scene with boats and figures oil on panel 21.6 x 31.4cm (8 1/2 x 12 3/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 24, 2021
Attributed to John "Jock" Wilson (1774–1855) Fisherfolk on the shore, oil on artists board. Bearing inscription old sale stencils and Bertram Atkins, gallery label. Inscribed with attribution in pencil to the gummed tape verso. 19 cm x 27 cm
Est: £100 - £150
Attributed to John "Jock" Wilson (1774–1855) Fisherfolk on the shore, oil on artists board. Bearing inscription old sale stencils and Bertram Atkins, gallery label. Inscribed with attribution in pencil to the gummed tape verso. 19 cm x 27 cm
Dawsons Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2021
Attributed to John J. Wilson. Windsor Castle, oil
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Attributed to John James Wilson (British, 1818-1875). Oil on canvas, signed "J.J. Wilson" lr, 34 x 43 1/2 in., framed.
Alex Cooper
Apr. 28, 2021
JOHN JOCK WILSON (1774 Ð 1885)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Awaiting the tide, Oil on canvas
Sheppards
Jan. 21, 2021
JOHN "JOCK" WILSON, United Kingdom, 1774-1855, A launch hailing a ship., Watercolor and gouache, 5.25" x 10". Framed 12.5" x 17.5".
Est: $150 - $250
JOHN "JOCK" WILSON United Kingdom, 1774-1855 A launch hailing a ship. Signed lower right "Jock Wilson". Watercolor and gouache, 5.25" x 10". Framed 12.5" x 17.5".
Eldred's
Nov. 24, 2020
JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (BRITISH, 1774–1855): Beached Fishing Boats
Est: £200 - £400
JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (BRITISH, 1774–1855): Beached Fishing Boats JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (BRITISH, 1774–1855) Beached Fishing Boats Signed ‘J. Wilson’ (lower right) Oil on panel 7½ x 11in. (19 x 28cm.)
Charles Miller Ltd
Nov. 11, 2020
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855) Coastal view with sailing vessels near a harbour town
Est: £800 - £1,200
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855) Coastal view with sailing vessels near a harbour town signed 'JWilson' (lower left) oil on canvas 50.8 x 76.2cm (20 x 30in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 14, 2020
Attributed to John "Jock" H. Wilson RSA, (Scottish, 1774-1855) Sailing Barge reaching off a Harbour with other Shipping watercolour,
Est: £100 - £150
Attributed to John "Jock" H. Wilson RSA, (Scottish, 1774-1855) Sailing Barge reaching off a Harbour with other Shipping watercolour, signed lower right 4 7/8 x 10 7/8in. (12.5 x 27.7cm.)
Martel Maides
Mar. 03, 2020
JOHN JOCK WILSON, 1774 Ð 1885
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Awaiting the tide, Oil on canvas
Sheppards
Jan. 06, 2020
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH OIL ON CANVAS by John Jock Wilson (1774-1855). Image 48 cm x 28 cm.
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH OIL ON CANVAS by John Jock Wilson (1774-1855). Image 48 cm x 28 cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Jul. 18, 2018
John H 'Jock' Wilson HRSA
Est: £800 - £1,200
John H 'Jock' Wilson HRSA, Scottish 1774-1855- Ships off Dover;Oil on canvas, signed, 30.5x51cm (VAT charged on hammer price)
Roseberys
Jul. 18, 2018
John H 'Jock' Wilson HRSA
Est: £800 - £1,200
John H 'Jock' Wilson HRSA, Scottish 1774-1855- Shipping off a shore in a choppy sea;oil on canvas, signed, 30.5x51cm (VAT charged on hammer price)
Roseberys
May. 23, 2018
JOHN 'JOCK' WILSON (SCOTTISH 1780-1848) ON THE SHORE, LOW TIDE 28cm x 35.5cm (11in x 14in)
Est: £600 - £900
JOHN 'JOCK' WILSON (SCOTTISH 1780-1848) ON THE SHORE, LOW TIDE Signed with initials, oil on canvas 28cm x 35.5cm (11in x 14in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Mar. 26, 2018
John Wilson, RSA (Scottish, 1774-1855) A view of the rock of Gibraltar with frigates and a dinghy with figures in the foreground 36 x 56in (91.5 x 142.3cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Wilson, RSA A view of The rock of Gibraltar with frigates and a dinghy with figures in The foreground Signed indistinctly 'J. Wilson' (lower left)oil on canvas36 x 56in (91.5 x 142.3cm)
Bonhams
Dec. 07, 2017
JOHN (JOCK) WILSON H.R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1774-1855) FRENCH FISHING BOATS OFF GRIS-NEZ 67cm x 98cm (26.5in x 38.5in)
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
JOHN (JOCK) WILSON H.R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1774-1855) FRENCH FISHING BOATS OFF GRIS-NEZ Signed with initials and dated 1852, inscribed on hand-written label verso, oil on canvas 67cm x 98cm (26.5in x 38.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Nov. 08, 2017
John Wilson, RSA (Scottish, 1774-1855) - A view of the rock of Gibraltar with frigates and a dinghy with figures in the foreground 36 x 56in (91.5 x 142.3cm)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
John Wilson, RSA (Scottish, 1774-1855) A view of the rock of Gibraltar with frigates and a dinghy with figures in the foreground 36 x 56in (91.5 x 142.3cm)
Bonhams
Jun. 13, 2017
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (SCOTTISH 1774-1855). "Lighthouse off the Coast". Possibly Skerryvore - Hebrides, built by Alan Stevenson Snr. panoramic coastal seascape with paddle steamer and rigged masted vessels ploughing through choppy waves afore a Stevenson lighthouse. oil on canvas, re-lined, on original stretcher. 35cm x 65.5cm. in a later frame.
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN H. 'JOCK' WILSON (SCOTTISH 1774-1855). "Lighthouse off the Coast". Possibly Skerryvore - Hebrides, built by Alan Stevenson Snr. panoramic coastal seascape with paddle steamer and rigged masted vessels ploughing through choppy waves afore a Stevenson lighthouse. oil on canvas, re-lined, on original stretcher. 35cm x 65.5cm. in a later frame.
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 22, 2017
Prints, Herbert Railton and John H. Wilson
Est: $50 - $100
(lot of 2) Herbert Railton (English, 1857-1910), "The Confessor''s Chapel, Westminster Abbey," engraving, plate signed, titled lower center, John F. Kennedy University (Orinda, CA) label affixed verso, and John H. Wilson (British, 1774-1855), At the Chapel Entrance, etching, pencil signed lower right, overall (framed/largest): 13.75"h x 11"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 25, 2017
JOHN WILSON (BRITISH 1774-1855) CATTLE IN A LANDSCAPE 45cm x 55cm (17.75in x 21.5in)
Est: £500 - £700
JOHN WILSON (BRITISH 1774-1855) CATTLE IN A LANDSCAPE signed with initials and dated 1848, oil on canvas 45cm x 55cm (17.75in x 21.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 19, 2017
JOHN H. WILSON, British (1774-1855), Sailing on Rough Seas, oil on canvas, signed and dated "John Wilson / 76" lower left., 13 x 20...
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN H. WILSON British (1774-1855) Sailing on Rough Seas oil on canvas, signed and dated "John Wilson / 76" lower left. 13 x 20 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey. Other Notes: Tags: Nautical, Marine, Painting, Paintings, 18th Century
Shannon's
Nov. 30, 2016
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855)
Est: £600 - £800
John 'Jock' H. Wilson RSA (British, 1774-1855) On the Shore 26.5 x 35 cm. (10 7/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Bonhams
Oct. 12, 2016
John ‘Jock’ H. Wilson RSA (1774-1855) On the Shore signed with initials ‘JW’ (lower left) oil on can
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John ‘Jock’ H. Wilson RSA (1774-1855) On the Shore signed with initials ‘JW’ (lower left) oil on canvas 26.5 x 35 cm. (10 7/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Bonhams
Sep. 22, 2016
John Wilson (Scottish 1774-1855), seasca
Est: £250 - £350
John Wilson (Scottish 1774-1855), seascape with moored boats and figures, 47cm x 60cm,
Ewbank's
May. 21, 2016
John H. "Jock" Wilson (British, 1774-1855)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John H. "Jock" Wilson (British, 1774-1855), "Burntisland, Scotland", 1835, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 30" x 50". Framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Mar. 22, 2016
John (''Jock'') H. Wilson (Scottish 1774-1845)/Tantallon Castle/a rocky shore scene with ruined castle and the Bass rock beyond/bears worn signature/oil on canvas, 36cm x 62cm
Est: £300 - £400
John (''Jock'') H. Wilson (Scottish 1774-1845)/Tantallon Castle/a rocky shore scene with ruined castle and the Bass rock beyond/bears worn signature/oil on canvas, 36cm x 62cm
Chorley's
Jan. 26, 2016
John (''Jock'') H. Wilson (Scottish 1774-1845)/Tantallon Castle/a rocky shore scene with ruined castle in the Bass rock beyond)/bears worn signature/oil on canvas, 36cm x 62cm
Est: £600 - £700
John (''Jock'') H. Wilson (Scottish 1774-1845)/Tantallon Castle/a rocky shore scene with ruined castle in the Bass rock beyond)/bears worn signature/oil on canvas, 36cm x 62cm
Chorley's
Jan. 19, 2016
Jock [John H] Wilson [1774-1855]- Shipping in a bay
Est: £600 - £700
Jock [John H] Wilson [1774-1855]- Shipping in a bay: - signed bottom left oil on canvas 39 x 64.5cm.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Oct. 06, 2015
Jock [John H] Wilson [1774-1855]- Shipping in a ba
Est: £800 - £1,200
Jock [John H] Wilson [1774-1855]- Shipping in a bay:- signed bottom left oil on canvas 39 x 64.5cm.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Jul. 08, 2015
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN (JOCK) H WILSON (1774-1855) A harbour wi
Est: £100 - £150
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN (JOCK) H WILSON (1774-1855) A harbour with fishing boats in a calm at sunset inscribed with artist's name to old label verso and indistinctly titled, oils on panel, 14 x 26cm
Mallams
Jul. 01, 2015
Jock [John H] Wilson [1774-1855]- Shipping in a ba
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Jock [John H] Wilson [1774-1855]- Shipping in a bay:- signed bottom left oil on canvas 39 x 64.5cm.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
May. 29, 2015
John Wilson (British, 1771-1855), On the Beach by a Fishing Village, Signed "J. Wilson" l.r., with several indiscernible wax seals on v
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Wilson (British, 1771-1855) On the Beach by a Fishing Village Signed "J. Wilson" l.r., with several indiscernible wax seals on verso. Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in. (60.9 x 91.4 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime, frame abrasion, shrinkage cracks and craquelure throughout, minor older retouch.
Skinner
May. 14, 2015
JOHN WILSON (SCOTTISH 1774-1855) EDINBURGH CASTLE FROM GREYFRIARS CHURCH YARD 34.5cm x 44.5cm (13.25in x 17.5in)
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN WILSON (SCOTTISH 1774-1855) EDINBURGH CASTLE FROM GREYFRIARS CHURCH YARD Inscribed on a contemporary label verso 'painted from a sketch,' oil on panel 34.5cm x 44.5cm (13.25in x 17.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull