William Alister Macdonald Auction Prices and Value Guide
William Alister Macdonald auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 80 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
William Alister Macdonald auction prices: quick answer
William Alister Macdonald auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- William Alister Macdonald
- Source records
- 80
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
William Alister Macdonald appraisal factors
William Alister Macdonald auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
william alister macdonald british 1861 1948 tahiti 3 watercolors on paper · Neal Auction Company · 2025-11-20 william alister macdonald british 1861 1948 tahiti 3 watercolors on paper Neal Auction Company · 2025-11-20
william alister macdonald 1861 1948 three views of london from the thames · Elstob Auctioneers · 2024-03-13 william alister macdonald 1861 1948 three views of london from the thames Elstob Auctioneers · 2024-03-13
william alister macdonald 1860 1956 british derwentwater from friars cragg watercolour inscribed signe · John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers · 2023-07-19 william alister macdonald 1860 1956 british derwentwater from friars cragg watercolour inscribed signe John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers · 2023-07-19
william alister macdonald british 1861 1948 sunset in tahiti with fishermen in a boat · Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales · 2023-04-14 william alister macdonald british 1861 1948 sunset in tahiti with fishermen in a boat Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales · 2023-04-14
william alister macdonald british 1860 1956 view of tahiti watercolor on paper circa 1920s sight size 5 1 2 x 8 3 4 in 14 x 22 2 cm · Weschler's · 2022-12-09 william alister macdonald british 1860 1956 view of tahiti watercolor on paper circa 1920s sight size 5 1 2 x 8 3 4 in 14 x 22 2 cm Weschler's · 2022-12-09
william alister macdonald british 1861 1948 four views of tahiti various sizes painted in 1921 1928 1937 and circa 1920s respectively · Bonhams · 2022-07-12 william alister macdonald british 1861 1948 four views of tahiti various sizes painted in 1921 1928 1937 and circa 1920s respectively Bonhams · 2022-07-12
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 William Alister Macdonald 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.
Can Appraisily value my William Alister Macdonald artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.