Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait Auction Prices and Value Guide
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 497 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait auction prices: quick answer
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
- Source records
- 497
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819–1905) was a British-American painter best known for vivid depictions of North American wildlife, hunting scenes, and outdoor life in the Adirondack Mountains. Born in Liverpool, England, Tait emigrated to the United States in 1850 and spent most of his career in New York City, where he became a prominent figure in the 19th-century American art world. His paintings of deer, game birds, sporting dogs, and wilderness landscapes made him one of the most popular sporting artists of his era. Several of his compositions were reproduced as lithographs by Currier & Ives, bringing his work to a broad national audience. Tait exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design, to which he was elected a full member. His 497 recorded auction appearances reflect sustained collector interest across more than a century.
Hudson River School (associated period and landscape tradition)oil on canvaslithographwildlifehunting scenesAdirondack landscapessporting dogs
Common works and media
Original oil-on-canvas paintings of deer, game birds, hunting dogs, and Adirondack wilderness scenes are the most frequently encountered works at auction. Tait also produced still-life compositions of dead game and fish. Lithographic prints—especially those published by Currier & Ives, such as the American Hunting Scenes series—are widely held by collectors and institutions. Smaller cabinet-size paintings and studies appear alongside larger exhibition-scale canvases.
Market and appraisal context
Tait's auction market centers on original oil paintings of wildlife and Adirondack hunting subjects, which represent the strongest collector demand. Lithographic prints issued by Currier & Ives and other publishers are far more common and trade at lower price levels. Valuation depends heavily on medium, subject, size, condition, and documented provenance. Works with clear attribution, exhibition records, or publication by Currier & Ives may carry a premium. Collectors should verify whether a work is an original oil or a reproductive print, as this distinction materially affects value.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- 19th-century American paintings
- sporting and wildlife art
- lithographs and prints
Value drivers
- Subject matter: Adirondack hunting scenes and large wildlife compositions are the most sought-after subjects
- Medium: original oil paintings command significantly higher values than lithographic reproductions
- Provenance: works with documented exhibition history or Currier & Ives publication connections may carry premium
- Condition: age-appropriate condition of canvas and paint layer is a key factor for 19th-century oils
- Attribution: signature verification and comparison with known catalogued works is recommended
Appraisal caveats
- Tait produced both original oils and widely distributed lithographic prints; distinguishing between original paintings and reproductive prints is essential for valuation
- Market data in this summary is based on biographical and identity sources only; specific realized auction prices should be verified against current records
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Library of Congress library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
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