Price databaseBrowseWhat’s it worth?Sell your artworkAppraisals
Watchlist

American School Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1756–1843

American School works on paper have appeared at auction 411 times in ArtSell’s records between 2004 and 2026; 144 sold, a sell-through rate of 35%. The median price realised is $120Sign up free to see across 144 priced sales; the middle half sold for $60Sign up free to see–$260Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Telephone Wires, sold at Bonhams in May 2023 for $5.4kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Sloans & Kenyon (363), Bonhams (38) and Jackson's International Auctioneers (9).

$5,355≈ £4,291≈ €4,884Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTelephone WiresBonhams411auction results2004–2026years recorded35%sold$120Sign up free to seemedian price

American School works on paper: key figures

Auction results
411
Sold rate
35%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$120Sign up free to see
Record price
$5.4kSign up free to see Telephone Wires, Bonhams, May 2023

Top auction houses: Sloans & Kenyon (363), Bonhams (38), Jackson's International Auctioneers (9)

Price guide: what is a work by American School worth? →

Selling? How to sell a work by American School: free estimate, costs and timeline →

Own a work by American School? What’s it worth: compare similar past results by medium and size →

Need an appraisal for insurance? Request a written American School appraisal →

Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.

Price chart & statistics for American School →

All works on paper results

Sign up free to see all prices. You’ve seen the free realized prices for this month. Artist, title, date, house, medium, size and estimates stay visible to everyone. Create a free account · Sign in
  1. Happy Faces by American School, 2019, Pencil dated and signed "MAPS" at base., offered Mar 2025
    Happy Faces, 2019
    Drawing
    6 x 6.75 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1429
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. Rainy Day in Atlantis by American School, 1989, Illegible pencil signature and dated lower right hand corner, sold Mar 2025
    Rainy Day in Atlantis, 1989
    Drawing
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1422
    $325≈ £251≈ €300HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Abstract by American School, Mixed media on paper, offered Mar 2025
    Abstract
    Mixed media · Paper
    13 x 19 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1309
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  4. Women by American School, Mixed media on paper, offered Mar 2025
    Women
    Mixed media · Paper
    39.5 x 26 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1279
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–280View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. Composition with Blue and White Balls by American School, Mixed media on paper, offered Mar 2025
    Composition with Blue and White Balls
    Mixed media · Paper
    6 x 9.5 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1278
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  6. The Stag by American School, Pencil and ink on paper, offered Mar 2025
    The Stag
    Drawing · Paper
    19 x 7 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1264
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  7. Small Opening in the Forest by American School, Watercolor on paper, offered Mar 2025
    Small Opening in the Forest
    Watercolor · Paper
    9.5 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1240
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–100View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  8. Early View of Savannah
    Watercolor · Paper
    10-1/2 x 14-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1269
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Gilbert Adrian and Janet Gaynor's New York residence by American School, watercolor on paper, sold Jan 2025
    Gilbert Adrian and Janet Gaynor's New York residence
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 x 16in (30.5 x 40.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 204
    $141≈ £113≈ €135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Naked Man, 1991, [LGBTQ+ INTEREST] by American School, Mixed media on paper, sold Dec 2024
    Naked Man, 1991, [LGBTQ+ INTEREST]
    Mixed media · Paper
    10 x 6.25 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 410
    $60≈ £48≈ €58HammerSign up free to seeEst. $120–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  11. Oscillation by American School, 1980, Pencil signed, dated and titled at base, sold Dec 2024
    Oscillation, 1980
    Drawing
    9 x 12 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 355
    $50≈ £40≈ €48HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  12. Two Works: Walker (1976) and Study (1992) by American School, Indecipherable signature. "Walker" is a pencil study signed and dated lower right hand corner. "Study" is a pen drawing , offered Dec 2024
    Two Works: Walker (1976) and Study (1992)
    Drawing
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 353
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120–160View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  13. Red Moon by American School, Noted as an "Artist proof" and pencil signed by either "Joseph Bellan" or "Joseph Billan.", offered Dec 2024
    Red Moon
    Drawing
    16 x 22 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 346
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  14. An Acrobat by American School, Pen and watercolor on paper, offered Dec 2024
    An Acrobat
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 340
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  15. Rainy Day in Atlantis by American School, 1989, Illegible pencil signature and dated lower right hand corner, offered Dec 2024
    Rainy Day in Atlantis, 1989
    Drawing
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 128
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  16. Inside a Winter's Day with Talons by American School, 1992, Ink titled, dated and signed at base, sold Dec 2024
    Inside a Winter's Day with Talons, 1992
    Drawing
    20.5 x 26 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 127
    $70≈ £56≈ €67HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  17. Inside a Winter's Day with Talons by American School, 1992, Ink titled, dated and signed at base, offered Nov 2024
    Inside a Winter's Day with Talons, 1992
    Drawing
    20.5 x 26 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 395
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  18. Bouquet of Summer Flowers by American School, Watercolor on paper, offered Nov 2024
    Bouquet of Summer Flowers
    Watercolor · Paper
    30 x 20 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 390
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  19. Oscillation by American School, 1980, Pencil signed, dated and titled at base, offered Nov 2024
    Oscillation, 1980
    Drawing
    9 x 12 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 387
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  20. Red Moon by American School, Noted as an "Artist proof" and pencil signed by either "Joseph Bellan" or "Joseph Billan.", offered Nov 2024
    Red Moon
    Drawing
    16 x 22 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 383
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  21. An Acrobat by American School, Pen and watercolor on paper, offered Nov 2024
    An Acrobat
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 382
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  22. Settlers Gathering Wood by American School, Pastel, pencil and possibly watercolor on a wooden surface, offered Nov 2024
    Settlers Gathering Wood
    Pastel
    12 x 16 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 379
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  23. Masked Figure by American School, Watercolor, ink and pastel on paper, sold Nov 2024
    Masked Figure
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 378
    $40≈ £32≈ €38HammerSign up free to seeEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  24. Clown on a Blue Stool by American School, Mixed media on paper (pencil, crayon, watercolor), sold Nov 2024
    Clown on a Blue Stool
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.5 x 11 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 377
    $40≈ £32≈ €38HammerSign up free to seeEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  25. Rainy Day in Atlantis by American School, 1989, Illegible pencil signature and dated lower right hand corner, offered Nov 2024
    Rainy Day in Atlantis, 1989
    Drawing
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  26. Spencerian Calligraphy of a Bounding Stag by American School, pen and ink on paper, sold Oct 2024
    Spencerian Calligraphy of a Bounding Stag
    Drawing · Paper
    16 x 23 in. (40.6 x 58.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 297
    $640≈ £493≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Bonhams ↗
  27. A Collection of Cut Paper Silhouettes by American School, circa 1830, cut exercise book pages mounted to black paper, sold Oct 2024
    A Collection of Cut Paper Silhouettes, circa 1830
    cut exercise book pages mounted to black paper · Paper
    10 7/8 x 14 in. (27.6 x 35.6 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 110
    $614≈ £473≈ €569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Bouquet of Summer Flowers by American School, Watercolor on paper, offered Oct 2024
    Bouquet of Summer Flowers
    Watercolor · Paper
    30 x 20 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  29. An Acrobat by American School, Pen and watercolor on paper, offered Oct 2024
    An Acrobat
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 187
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  30. Red Moon by American School, Noted as an "Artist proof" and pencil signed by either "Joseph Bellan" or "Joseph Billan.", offered Oct 2024
    Red Moon
    Drawing
    16 x 22 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 186
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  31. Settlers Gathering Wood by American School, Pastel, pencil and possibly watercolor on a wooden surface, offered Oct 2024
    Settlers Gathering Wood
    Pastel
    12 x 16 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  32. Clown on a Blue Stool by American School, Mixed media on paper (pencil, crayon, watercolor), offered Oct 2024
    Clown on a Blue Stool
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.5 x 11 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  33. Masked Figure by American School, Watercolor, ink and pastel on paper, offered Oct 2024
    Masked Figure
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60–90View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  34. The Gentleman by American School, Watercolor and gouache on paper, sold Oct 2024
    The Gentleman
    Watercolor · Paper
    10 x 8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 171
    $40≈ £31≈ €37HammerSign up free to seeEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  35. Red Moon by American School, Noted as an "Artist proof" and pencil signed by either "Joseph Bellan" or "Joseph Billan.", offered Sep 2024
    Red Moon
    Drawing
    16 x 22 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  36. Masked Figure by American School, Watercolor, ink and pastel on paper, offered Sep 2024
    Masked Figure
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 110
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  37. Clown on a Blue Stool by American School, Mixed media on paper (pencil, crayon, watercolor), offered Sep 2024
    Clown on a Blue Stool
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.5 x 11 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  38. Bouquet of Summer Flowers by American School, Watercolor on paper, offered Sep 2024
    Bouquet of Summer Flowers
    Watercolor · Paper
    30 x 20 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  39. Abstract Crowd by American School, 1999, Mixed media on paper, sold Sep 2024
    Abstract Crowd, 1999
    Mixed media · Paper
    25 x 38 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 102
    $40≈ £31≈ €36HammerSign up free to seeEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  40. Dishwashing [?] Machine by American School, Charcoal on paper, offered Aug 2024
    Dishwashing [?] Machine
    Drawing · Paper
    10 3/8 in. x 16 3/8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  41. Red Moon by American School, Noted as an "Artist proof" and pencil signed by either "Joseph Bellan" or "Joseph Billan.", offered Aug 2024
    Red Moon
    Drawing
    16 x 22 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 138
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  42. An Acrobat by American School, Pen and watercolor on paper, offered Aug 2024
    An Acrobat
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  43. Abstract Crowd by American School, 1999, Mixed media on paper, offered Aug 2024
    Abstract Crowd, 1999
    Mixed media · Paper
    25 x 38 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  44. Settlers Gathering Wood by American School, Pastel, pencil and possibly watercolor on a wooden surface, offered Aug 2024
    Settlers Gathering Wood
    Pastel
    12 x 16 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  45. Masked Figure by American School, Watercolor, ink and pastel on paper, offered Aug 2024
    Masked Figure
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–120View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  46. Woman in Evening Dress Standing by Urn by American School, Pastel on paper, sold Jun 2024
    Woman in Evening Dress Standing by Urn
    Pastel · Paper
    26 x 12 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 363
    $100≈ £79≈ €93HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  47. Dishwashing [?] Machine by American School, Charcoal on paper, offered Jun 2024
    Dishwashing [?] Machine
    Drawing · Paper
    10 3/8 in. x 16 3/8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 347
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  48. Dancers by American School, 1981, Watercolor on paper, offered Jun 2024
    Dancers, 1981
    Watercolor · Paper
    21 x 29 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 346
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  49. Red Moon by American School, Noted as an "Artist proof" and pencil signed by either "Joseph Bellan" or "Joseph Billan.", offered Jun 2024
    Red Moon
    Drawing
    16 x 22 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 331
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  50. An Acrobat by American School, Pen and watercolor on paper, offered Jun 2024
    An Acrobat
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 329
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

Other media by American School

PaintingsPrintsPhotographsSculptureOil PaintingsAcrylic PaintingsMixed MediaWatercolorsGouachesPastelsDrawingsEtchingsEngravingsLithographsWoodcuts & Linocuts

All American School auction results →