What is a James Brown work worth?
1951–2020 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 25 priced auction sales, works by James Brown have sold for a median of $6,040Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,376Sign up free to see and $8,255Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $7,164Sign up free to see across 12 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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James Brown prices by medium
- Auction results
- 50
- Sold rate
- 50%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2026
- Median price
- $6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $71.9kSign up free to see Untitled, Lempertz, Jun 2019
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1.2k–$8.2kSign up free to see | $2.5kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 7 | $7.1k–$21.9kSign up free to see | $12.7kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 5 | $398–$2kSign up free to see | $500Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Pananti (11), Phillips (9), Ketterer Kunst (7)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 10 | $650–$1.8kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $5k–$8.1kSign up free to see | $6.6kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 5 | $18.5k–$28.2kSign up free to see | $19.7kSign up free to see |
Recent James Brown sales
- Sans titre, technique mixte (collage, encre, aquarelle et pastel) sur papier — $1,376Sign up free to see, Piguet Hôtel des Ventes, Jun 10, 2026
- Autoritratto (Nr. 14), Tempera auf Holz — $28,214Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Dec 3, 2025
- Untitled (10), gold paint on paper — $1,452Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 19, 2025
- Untitled, Painting — $7,680Sign up free to see, Palm Beach Modern Auctions, Nov 15, 2025
- Untitled (Three Heads), pencil on paper — $2,520Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 20, 2024
- Untitled, acrylic on cardboard — $12,700Sign up free to see, Phillips, Sep 25, 2024
- Untitled, enamel and pencil on paper — $8,255Sign up free to see, Phillips, Mar 11, 2024
- The Moroccan, Jeweils Farbserigrafie auf Velin — $6,040Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Mar 1, 2023
Questions about James Brown prices
What is a James Brown work worth?
Based on 25 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Brown have sold for a median of $6,040, and half of them sold between $1,376 and $8,255. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by James Brown sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $71,902 for “Untitled” at Lempertz in June 2019.
Which James Brown medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $12,700 (7 sales).
How often do James Brown works sell at auction?
50% of the 50 lots recorded between 2006 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Brown work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 50 lots by James Brown recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 25 found a buyer (50%).
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