Joan Brown Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1938–1990

ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for Joan Brown works on paper between 2014 and 2026, of which 9 sold (82% sell-through). Prices realised range from $3,200 to $33,020, with a median of $11,520 across 9 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $33,020 for “Untitled” at Phillips in 2023.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled (k), 1973

   Acrylic · Paper

   42 1/4 x 35 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 17, 2026 · Lot 59
   $5,120≈ £3,828≈ €4,460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Mary Julia #11, 1976

   Acrylic · Paper

   36 x 24 1/8 in (91.4 x 61.3 cm)

   Bonhams · Sep 17, 2026 · Lot 36
   $19,200≈ £14,354≈ €16,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Untitled (k), 1973

   Acrylic · Paper

   42 1/4 x 35 in.

   Bonhams · Mar 4, 2026 · Lot 77
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Mary Julia #28, 1976

   Acrylic · Paper

   36 x 24 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 18, 2025 · Lot 10
   $32,000≈ £23,503≈ €27,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   For your consideration is this original watercolor painting done by Cherokee artist Joan Brown (1945-Present)

   Watercolor

   "Joan Brown". The piece is double matted with beige and red / brown matting paper and sits behind glass to preserve its condition. The visible are measures 5 1/2" L x 4" W

   North American Auction Co. · Mar 29, 2025 · Lot 629
   Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at North American Auction Co. ↗
6. 
   Study of a Pickle, 1966

   Acrylic · Paper

   12 x 8 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 44
   $3,200≈ £2,391≈ €2,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1972

   Drawing · Paper

   22 1/2 x 34 3/4 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 43
   $8,320≈ £6,218≈ €7,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Seated Nude on Striped Couch, 1972

   Acrylic · Paper · ed. 12/1972

   37 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 17, 2024 · Lot 69
   $32,000≈ £25,688≈ €30,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1960

   Acrylic · Paper

   25 1/2 x 31 5/8 in. (64.8 x 80.3 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 15, 2023 · Lot 104
   $33,020≈ £26,490≈ €30,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Reclining Figure, 1974

    Acrylic · Paper

    36 x 24 in.

    Bonhams · Sep 13, 2023 · Lot 73
    $11,520≈ £9,240≈ €10,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Untitled (Reclining Torso), circa 1975

    Acrylic · Paper

    24 1/8 x 33 1/4 in. (61.3 x 84.5 cm)

    Bonhams · Oct 21, 2015 · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Untitled, 1972-1973

    Watercolor · Paper

    36 x 23 7/8in

    Bonhams · Apr 27, 2014 · Lot 2038
    $5,250≈ £3,116≈ €3,788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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