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James Brown

American · b. 1820 · Painter, Printmaker

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20auction results2002–2026years recorded95%sold (19)$4.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. James Brown, Vow of Powerty, sculptureVow of PowertyCapitolium Art · €8,820≈ $10,416≈ £7,514Sign up to see
  2. James Brown, BLACK AND BLUE WHITE SHRINE IVBLACK AND BLUE WHITE SHRINE IVCapitolium Art · €9,576≈ $10,310≈ £7,962Sign up to see
  3. James Brown, THE GEOMETRIC STUDY XIITHE GEOMETRIC STUDY XIICapitolium Art · €7,560≈ $8,862≈ £6,642Sign up to see

James Brown’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for James Brown between 2002 and 2026, of which 19 sold (95%). Recorded sale prices range from $550Sign up free to see to $10.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $10.4kSign up free to see for Vow of Powerty at Capitolium Art in July 2021. Most results come from Capitolium Art (13), Lempertz (5) and Austin Auction Gallery (2).

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  1. James Brown, Horned Figure, pencil on paper drawing
    Horned Figure
    Drawing · Paper
    sight: approx 30.25"h, 24.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1181
    $550≈ £415≈ €482HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–1,200View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. James Brown, OPUS CONTRA NATURAM: SNAKES XIII
    OPUS CONTRA NATURAM: SNAKES XIII
    52.5 x 38.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 158
    €4,410≈ $5,089≈ £3,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  3. James Brown, SABAT MATER N.17, PARIS
    SABAT MATER N.17, PARIS
    65.4 x 59.7 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 70
    €5,040≈ $5,908≈ £4,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  4. James Brown, THE GEOMETRIC STUDY XII
    THE GEOMETRIC STUDY XII
    75.5 x 60.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 71
    €7,560≈ $8,862≈ £6,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  5. James Brown, SENZA TITOLO
    SENZA TITOLO
    50.0 x 48.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 262
    €3,402≈ $3,995≈ £2,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  6. James Brown, SENZA TITOLO
    SENZA TITOLO
    62.0 x 49.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 327
    €2,268≈ $2,573≈ £1,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–4,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  7. James Brown, BLACK AND BLUE WHITE SHRINE IV
    BLACK AND BLUE WHITE SHRINE IV
    240.0 x 180.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 61
    €9,576≈ $10,310≈ £7,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  8. James Brown, OPUS CONTRA NATURAM: SNAKES XIII, 1993
    OPUS CONTRA NATURAM: SNAKES XIII, 1993
    52.5 x 38.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 178
    €5,040≈ $5,501≈ £4,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  9. James Brown, Senza titolo
    Senza titolo
    76.0 x 56.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 386
    €4,410≈ $4,253≈ £3,937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  10. James Brown, Senza titolo
    Senza titolo
    102.0 x 66.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 457
    €1,197≈ $1,391≈ £1,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,600View at Capitolium Art ↗

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James Brown: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by James Brown at auction?

$10,416Sign up free to see, for Vow of Powerty at Capitolium Art (July 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for James Brown?

The median sale price is $4.3kSign up free to see across 19 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by James Brown have sold at auction?

19 of 20 recorded lots sold between 2002 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell James Brown?

Capitolium Art, Lempertz and Austin Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Capitolium Art · Lempertz · Austin Auction Gallery

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