James Butler Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1893–1976

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for James Butler watercolors in 2026, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $500 to $1,400, with a median of $1,050 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,400 for “Puffins” at Brunk Auctions in 2026.

Record: Puffins — $1,400Sign up free to see

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  1. Crabs, circa 1930
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 644
    $1,000≈ £745≈ €856HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. Puffins, circa 1930
    Watercolor · Paper
    16-1/2 x 12-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 643
    $1,400≈ £1,043≈ €1,198HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. Bull Elephant, circa 1930
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 x 16 1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 642
    $500≈ £372≈ €428HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Black Striped Lizard circa 1930
    Watercolor · Paper
    11-3/8 x 15-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 641
    $1,100≈ £819≈ €941HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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