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The five works show the range of Turner's mastery, from a view of the Lake District in the 18th century to a Swiss scene dating from three years before he died in 1851. Three were originally owned by critic John Ruskin.

Christie's is putting them on view at its King Street branch until 10 December, prior to auction in New York on 28 January. All were owned by William Wood Price of Chicago.

Art expert Harriet Drummond said: "These are exceptional watercolours collected by a proper old-fashioned connoisseur.

"Turner is the most sought-after watercolourist this country has ever created and these would have been the most expensive watercolours available at the time [of purchase]." The final work, The Brunig Pass from Meiringen, Switzerland, has the highest estimate at up to $2.5million (£1.53million).