Paul Dougherty Auction Prices and Value Guide
Paul Dougherty auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 241 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Paul Dougherty auction prices: quick answer
Paul Dougherty auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Paul Dougherty
- Source records
- 241
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Paul Dougherty
Paul Hampden Dougherty (1877–1947) was an American painter best known for his powerful marine and coastal landscapes. Working within the tradition of American Impressionism, Dougherty built his reputation on bold, dynamic canvases depicting breakers crashing against the rocky shorelines of Maine and Cornwall. His work was noted for its vigorous, masculine energy and accomplished handling of sea and surf. Beyond his signature coastal scenes, Dougherty painted mountain landscapes, still lifes, and also produced prints and sculpture. His paintings are held in public collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. With over 240 works documented in auction records, Dougherty remains a recognizable figure among collectors of early twentieth-century American art.
American ImpressionismOil paintingPrintmakingSculptureMarine and coastal scenesMountain landscapesStill life
Common works and media
Dougherty's most commonly encountered works at auction are oil paintings of marine subjects, particularly scenes of waves breaking against coastal rocks. Mountain landscape paintings and floral still lifes also appear. His printmaking output is less well documented but includes graphic works. Sculptural works are the rarest category. Known titles from institutional records include Heavy Sea, California Cliffs, Boat Building in Sebasco Maine, Blue Bowl and Carnations, and Flood Tide.
Market and appraisal context
Paul Dougherty's work appears regularly at auction, with marine and coastal oil paintings being the most commonly encountered category. Dramatic compositions of crashing surf against rocky headlands tend to attract the strongest collector interest. His Maine and Cornwall subjects are the most frequently seen at sale. Prints and sculptures by Dougherty also surface but are less common than paintings. Collectors and appraisers should consider provenance, condition, dimensions, and whether a work carries gallery or exhibition labels. Comparable auction results for similar marine subjects from the same period provide useful valuation context. As with many American Impressionist painters, attribution should be confirmed through recognized expertise or documented provenance.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- No specific auction records or realized prices were available in the collected source pack; market commentary is general in nature
- The source pack contained no auction-house provenance or price data; Appraisily auction records should be consulted for valuation guidance
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
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
How much is Paul Dougherty worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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