What is a James Butler work on paper worth?
1893–1976 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 5 works by James Butler with a published auction price sold between $500Sign up free to see and $1,100Sign up free to see, and the median is $1,000Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $1,050Sign up free to see across 4 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,050Sign up free to see across 4 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
James Butler prices by medium
- Auction results
- 5
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2021–2026
- Median price
- $1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.4kSign up free to see Puffins, Brunk Auctions, Apr 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $875–$1.2kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Brunk Auctions (4), Michaan's Auctions (1)
Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent James Butler sales
- Black Striped Lizard circa 1930, watercolor on washi paper — $1,100Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Apr 9, 2026
- Crabs, watercolor on Washi paper — $1,000Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Apr 9, 2026
- Bull Elephant, watercolor on paper — $500Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Apr 9, 2026
- Puffins, watercolor on paper — $1,400Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Apr 9, 2026
- Lime Quarry, Val, Giverny, oil on canvas — $300Sign up free to see, Michaan's Auctions, May 15, 2021
Questions about James Butler prices
What is a James Butler work on paper worth?
Based on 5 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Butler have sold for a median of $1,000, and half of them sold between $500 and $1,100. For works on paper alone the median is $1,050 (4 sales). 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 Butler sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $1,400 for “Puffins” at Brunk Auctions in April 2026.
How often do James Butler works sell at auction?
100% of the 5 lots recorded between 2021 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Butler work on paper?
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ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for James Butler between 2021 and 2026, and 5 of them sold (100%).
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