John Singer Sargent Work Sells for $50,900 But Delivers a 4% Negative Return

John Singer Sargent Work Sells for $50,900 But Delivers a 4% Negative Return

3 min read  ·  06 Mar 2026

Landscape with trees, possibly Wendover, Buckinghamshire. Image courtesy of Christie's

Landscape with trees, possibly Wendover, Buckinghamshire. Image courtesy of Christie's

John Singer Sargent, Landscape with trees, possibly Wendover, Buckinghamshire (1901), sold for $50,900 (GBP38,100), more than the low estimate at Christie's in London on March 6.

The sale was below the previous auction result by $2,215, realizing a 4% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2016 for $53,100 at Christie's.

Pencil and watercolour with gum arabic on paper, 24.5 x 34.3cm. The work has not been traded before.

Sale Date
Price
Price Increase
Venue
City
March 06, 2026
$50,900
-4 %
Christie's
London
July 13, 2016
$53,100
-
Christie's
London

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