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James Torlakson

American · b. 1951 · Painter, Printmaker

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6lots offered2023–2025years recorded75%sold (3)$2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. James Torlakson, Group of Two Works on Paper, 1987, watercolor on paperGroup of Two Works on PaperBonhams · $4,864≈ £3,606≈ €4,254Sign up to see
  2. James Torlakson, Barney Greenbaum and His Metro, watercolor and graphite on paperBarney Greenbaum and His MetroBonhams · $2,048≈ £1,548≈ €1,789Sign up to see
  3. James Torlakson, Cone, LithographConeJackson's International Auctioneers · $125≈ £100≈ €113Sign up to see

James Torlakson’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 4 auction results for James Torlakson between 2023 and 2025, of which 3 sold (75%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $125Sign up free to see to $4.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.9kSign up free to see for Group of Two Works on Paper at Bonhams in June 2025. The most common medium is watercolors (3 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (3), Concept Art Gallery (1) and Jackson's International Auctioneers (1).

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  1. James Torlakson, Barney Greenbaum and His Metro, watercolor and graphite on paper
    Barney Greenbaum and His Metro
    Watercolor · Paper
    18 1/4 x 26 1/4 in (46.4 x 66.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $2,048≈ £1,548≈ €1,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. James Torlakson, Group of Two Works on Paper, 1987, watercolor on paper
    Group of Two Works on Paper, 1987
    Watercolor · Paper
    11 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 70
    $4,864≈ £3,606≈ €4,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  3. James Torlakson, Cone, Lithograph
    Cone
    Lithograph · ed. 5/65
    Sheet size 26 inches x 34 inches, contained in a glazed frame overall measuring 28.25 inches x 36.25 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 420
    $125≈ £100≈ €113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  4. James Torlakson, Oakland Laundry, 1974, watercolor and graphite on paper
    Oakland Laundry, 1974
    Watercolor · Paper
    18 1/8 x 13 1/4 in (46 x 33.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by James Torlakson that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

James Torlakson works on paper (3)James Torlakson watercolors (3)

James Torlakson: quick facts

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

$4,864Sign up free to see, for Group of Two Works on Paper at Bonhams (June 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for James Torlakson?

The median sale price is $2kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by James Torlakson have sold at auction?

3 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2023 and 2025. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell James Torlakson?

Bonhams, Concept Art Gallery and Jackson's International Auctioneers account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Concept Art Gallery · Jackson's International Auctioneers

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