James Brooks Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1906–1992

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James Brooks drawings have appeared at auction 4 times in ArtSell’s records between 2017 and 2022; 3 sold, a sell-through rate of 75%. The median price realised is $2.1kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.2kSign up free to see–$3.5kSign up free to see. Whirling Hours holds the top price on file: $5kSign up free to see at Rago Auctions (April 2021). Sales were recorded mainly at Rago Auctions (1), Capsule Auctions (1) and Clarke Auction Gallery (1).

$5,000≈ £3,583≈ €4,122Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumWhirling HoursRago Auctions4auction results2017–2022years recorded75%sold$2.1kSign up free to seemedian price

James Brooks drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
4 2017–2022
Price range
$375–$5kSign up free to see
Median price
$2.1kSign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$375Sign up free to see May 2022, Capsule Auctions
Record sale
$5kSign up free to see 2021, Rago Auctions

Recent sales: To Sam on His 80th · Whirling Hours · Untitled, 1958

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James Brooks drawings: key figures

Auction results
4
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2017–2022
Median price
$2.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$5kSign up free to see Whirling Hours, Rago Auctions, Apr 2021

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (1), Capsule Auctions (1), Clarke Auction Gallery (1)

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  1. To Sam on His 80th by James Brooks, 1975, ink on paper, sold May 2022
    To Sam on His 80th, 1975
    Drawing · Paper
    6 3/16 x 8 7/16 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 72
    $375≈ £298≈ €351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  2. Whirling Hours by James Brooks, 1950, graphite on newspaper, sold Apr 2021
    Whirling Hours, 1950
    Drawing · Paper
    4½ h x 5 w in (11 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 566
    $5,000≈ £3,583≈ €4,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled, 1958 by James Brooks, Ink on Paper, sold Jun 2018
    Untitled, 1958
    Drawing · Paper
    sight - 11.25" high x 15.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 120
    $2,100≈ £1,585≈ €1,811HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Untitled, 1967
    Drawing · Paper
    18 x 15 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 165
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

Questions about James Brooks drawings

How much is a James Brooks drawing worth?

James Brooks drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $375 and $5,000, with a median of $2,100 across 3 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive James Brooks drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $5,000 for “Whirling Hours”, sold at Rago Auctions in April 2021.

How much do James Brooks drawings sell for?

Over the whole record (2017–2022) the median is $2,100.

Where are James Brooks drawings sold?

Most of the 4 recorded results come from Rago Auctions (1), Capsule Auctions (1), Clarke Auction Gallery (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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