James Bama Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1926–2022

ArtSell has recorded 31 auction results for James Bama oil paintings between 2005 and 2026, of which 29 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,100 to $123,200, with a median of $33,275 across 29 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $123,200 for “Mountain Man, Anson Eddy” at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in 2006.

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1. 
   Slim Warren – The Old Cowboy, 1978

   Oil · Board

   24 x 18 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 20
   $66,550≈ £49,947≈ €58,495Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
2. 
   Indian Boy at Crow Fair, 1981

   Oil · Board

   23.75 x 16.25 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 264
   $30,250≈ £22,703≈ €26,589Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
3. 
   Timber Jack Joe

   Oil · Board

   24 x 18 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 11, 2026 · Lot 351
   $36,000≈ £26,776≈ €30,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
4. 
   The Old Ox Yoke

   Oil · Board

   22 x 21 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 11, 2026 · Lot 350
   $45,000≈ £33,470≈ €38,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
5. 
   Mountain Man from Meeteetse, 1986

   Oil · Board

   20 x 13.5 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 26, 2025 · Lot 59
   $27,225≈ £20,237≈ €23,222Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
6. 
   Bronc Rider – Cody, Wyoming, 1974

   Oil · Board

   20 x 10 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2024 · Lot 248
   $30,250≈ £23,502≈ €27,855Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
7. 
   The Hunter, 1999

   Oil · Board

   24 x 17.5 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 15, 2023 · Lot 81
   $33,275≈ £25,381≈ €29,654Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
8. 
   Couple

   Oil · Board

   40.5" high x 18.5" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · May 2, 2021 · Lot 134
   $1,100≈ £793≈ €910HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
9. 
   Richard Smith – “Flaming Rainbow”, Part Arapahoe, Part Sioux Indian

   Oil · Board

   20 x 15 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Jun 13, 2020 · Lot 361
   $12,870≈ £10,207≈ €11,385Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
10. 
    Jack Brown, Cody WY

    Oil · Board

    25 x 13 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Jun 13, 2020 · Lot 360
    $35,100≈ £27,837≈ €31,051Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
11. 
    Making Horse Medicine

    Oil · Board

    20 x 24 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Jun 13, 2020 · Lot 160
    $29,250≈ £23,198≈ €25,876Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
12. 
    Old Corral in Winter

    Oil · Board

    20 x 24 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Jun 13, 2020 · Lot 159
    $25,740≈ £20,414≈ €22,771Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
13. 
    An Arapahoe Woman, Wind River Reservation, Wyoming, 1976

    Oil · Board

    17 1/2 x 16in

    Bonhams · Aug 6, 2019 · Lot 160
    $16,325≈ £13,401≈ €14,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Francis Setting Eagle - Oldest Living Arapahoe, Wind River Reservation, Wyoming, 1976

    Oil · Board

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · Aug 6, 2019 · Lot 159
    $52,575≈ £43,158≈ €46,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Portrait of a Man

    Oil · Board

    24" high x 20" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jan 13, 2019 · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
16. 
    Sage Grinder, 1976

    Oil · Board

    16 x 20 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 28, 2018 · Lot 125
    $32,725≈ £25,004≈ €28,151Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
17. 
    Crow Elder, 1994

    Oil · Board

    12 x 12 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 28, 2018 · Lot 269
    $10,710≈ £8,183≈ €9,213Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
18. 
    Conestoga Wagon, Wyoming Centennial Ride 1990

    Oil · Board

    12 x 18 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 7, 2018 · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
19. 
    Old Civil War Scout

    Oil · Board

    12 x 9 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 7, 2018 · Lot 167
    $31,590≈ £22,540≈ €25,821Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
20. 
    Young Ogalalla Sioux Indian, 1983

    Oil · Board

    24 x 18 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 23, 2016 · Lot 153B
    $38,675≈ £29,534≈ €35,114Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
21. 
    Don [Smaltz], Outfitter & Guide, 1980

    Oil · Board

    24 x 24 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 23, 2016 · Lot 153A
    $50,575≈ £38,622≈ €45,919Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
22. 
    Sage Grinder, 1976

    Oil · Board

    16 x 20 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2013 · Lot 43
    $19,890≈ £12,916≈ €15,000Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
23. 
    The Gunfighter, 1995

    Oil · Board

    20 x 24 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 21, 2012 · Lot 239
    $46,800≈ £29,858≈ €38,361Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
24. 
    Mountain Man - Wintertime, 1996

    Oil · Board

    18 x 21 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 23, 2011 · Lot 210
    $64,350≈ £39,471≈ €44,715Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
25. 
    At a Mountain Man Wedding, 1980

    Oil · Board

    20 x 20 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 23, 2011 · Lot 199
    $55,575≈ £34,089≈ €38,618Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
26. 
    Portrait of a Model in a Pin Stripe Suit

    Oil · Board

    sight: 27 x 17 1/2in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2009 · Lot 118
    $4,575≈ £2,742≈ €3,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
27. 
    Gary Fales Trapping, 1975

    Oil · Board

    20 x 24 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2009 · Lot 178
    $37,375≈ £22,777≈ €26,270Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
28. 
    Bob Edgar with Sharps Rifle, 1981

    Oil · Board

    30 x 30 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2009 · Lot 153
    $50,000≈ £30,471≈ €35,144Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
29. 
    Sioux Indian Wearing Ribbon Shirt, 1976

    Oil · Board

    24 x 21.5 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 28, 2007 · Lot 156
    $84,000≈ £41,351≈ €61,534Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
30. 
    Mountain Man, Anson Eddy, 1969

    Oil · Board

    22.25 x 33.5 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 22, 2006 · Lot 112
    $123,200≈ £66,351≈ €97,161Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
31. 
    The Shaman, 1997

    Oil · Board

    18 x 24 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 30, 2005 · Lot 230
    $25,200≈ £14,364≈ €20,839Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗

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