Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham Auction Prices and Value Guide
Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 247 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham auction prices: quick answer
Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham
- Source records
- 247
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham
Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham (1823–1875) was an Irish watercolour, landscape, and marine painter and lithographer active in the mid-nineteenth century. He is best known for coastal and maritime subjects rendered in watercolour and published as lithographic prints. Rowbotham's work falls within the broad tradition of nineteenth-century British and Irish topographical and marine painting, a category that remains well represented in auction and collector markets. He is documented in the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, the RKD, and the Library of Congress authority files, confirming a stable scholarly identity. His 247 catalogued auction appearances indicate sustained collector interest in his watercolour landscapes and lithographic work.
19th-century British and Irish paintingwatercolourlithographylandscapesmarine and coastal scenes
Common works and media
Original watercolour landscapes, coastal and marine watercolours, topographical views, and lithographic prints. Marine subjects—harbour scenes, shipping, and coastal panoramas—are the most frequently encountered work types in auction records. Lithographic reproductions of his compositions also circulate in the prints and multiples market.
Market and appraisal context
Rowbotham's works appear at auction primarily as watercolour landscapes and marine subjects, alongside lithographic prints. The distinction between an original watercolour and a lithographic reproduction is a key factor in valuation, as originals typically command higher prices. Provenance, condition, and the specific topographical or maritime subject depicted all influence collector demand. No catalogue raisonné is known, so attribution should be verified against documented examples. Auction records from major houses provide the most reliable pricing benchmarks for comparable works.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Old Master & 19th-Century Paintings
- Works on Paper
- Prints & Multiples
Value drivers
- Medium: original watercolours generally carry higher value than lithographic prints
- Subject: maritime and topographical coastal views are the most commonly encountered works
- Condition and provenance documentation affect appraisal value
Appraisal caveats
- No catalogue raisonné or estate-endorsed complete works listing was found in the source pack; attribution should be confirmed through comparative examples or expert review.
- The source pack does not include specific auction-realized prices; consult live auction records for current market data.
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
- RKD - Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- 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.
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Artist value FAQ
How much is Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham 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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