James Wells Champney Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1843–1903

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for James Wells Champney works on paper between 2013 and 2026, and 5 of them sold (83%). Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $600Sign up free to see to $1kSign up free to see (median $1kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $4.8kSign up free to see for Madame Sophie of France at Bonhams in June 2019. Most results come from Bonhams (3), Cottone Auctions (1) and Clarke Auction Gallery (1).

$4,825≈ £3,808≈ €4,291Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMadame Sophie of FranceBonhams20196auction results2013–2026years recorded83%sold$1kSign up free to seemedian price

James Wells Champney works on paper: key figures

Auction results: 6
Sold rate: 83%
Active at auction: 2013–2026
Median price: $1kSign up free to see
Record price: $4.8kSign up free to see Madame Sophie of France, Bonhams, Jun 2019

Top auction houses: Bonhams (3), Cottone Auctions (1), Clarke Auction Gallery (1)

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All works on paper results

Portrait of Young Woman
Pastel
Approx
Clarke Auction Gallery · May 10, 2026 · Lot 24
$350≈ £257≈ €297HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
Portrait of Madame Royale and Louis Joseph, Dauphin of France, After Lebrun
Pastel · Paper
Cottone Auctions · Mar 31, 2023 · Lot 186
$600≈ £485≈ €552Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
sketchbook of Southern life, 1873
Drawing · Paper
Rago Auctions · Sep 24, 2020 · Lot 538
$1,000≈ £783≈ €859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
after Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun (1755-1842), Copy of Self Portrait with Daughter Julie, 1899
Pastel
40 x 31 in
Concept Art Gallery · Jun 27, 2020 · Lot 146
Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
Madame Sophie of France
Pastel · Paper
25 x 22 1/2in (63.5 x 57.2cm)
Bonhams · Jun 4, 2019 · Lot 115
$4,825≈ £3,808≈ €4,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
A portrait of Mrs. William Urquhart after Sir Henry RaeburnAttributed to the artist
Pastel · Paper
24 x 20in (61 x 50.8cm)
Bonhams · Jun 8, 2016 · Lot 626
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
A Portrait of a Young Woman in White DressAttributed to the artist
Pastel · Paper
Oval size: 31" x 24-1/2". Overall: 38" x 47"
James D. Julia · Feb 4, 2014 · Lot 1299
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
A portrait of Madame Sophie, daughter of Louis XV
Pastel · Canvas
sight, 29 1/2 x 23 3/4in
Bonhams · Jan 26, 2014 · Lot 5007
$1,000≈ £604≈ €732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
A portrait of Madame Sophie, daughter of Louis XV
Pastel · Canvas
sight, 29 1/2 x 23 3/4in
Bonhams · Nov 10, 2013 · Lot 3052
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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