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Joe Brainard Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1942–1994

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Joe Brainard works on paper between 2016 and 2026, of which 15 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,400 to $45,360, with a median of $3,780 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $45,360 for “Born to Lose” at Rago Auctions in 2023.

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  1. Joe Brainard, Untitled (nude), 1965, Unique ink and gouache drawing with collage, on wove paper
    Untitled (nude), 1965
    Gouache · Paper
    15 3/8 x 11 1/8 in. (39.1 x 28.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Joe Brainard, Untitled, 1965, ink on paper
    Untitled, 1965
    Drawing · Paper
    15⅛ h x 11⅛ w in (38 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 138
    $4,864≈ £3,677≈ €4,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Joe Brainard, Nude, 1967, gouache on paper
    Nude, 1967
    Gouache · Paper
    13 h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 200
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Joe Brainard, White Flower / Blue Background, 1975, gouache on paper
    White Flower / Blue Background, 1975
    Gouache · Paper
    5⅞ h x 4 w in (15 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 190
    $2,489≈ £1,859≈ €2,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Joe Brainard, Self-Portrait, colored pencil on paper
    Self-Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    14 h x 11 w in (36 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 113
    $5,670≈ £4,449≈ €5,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Joe Brainard, Untitled (Moonscape), 1975, watercolor, gouache and collage on paper
    Untitled (Moonscape), 1975
    Watercolor · Paper
    3¾ h x 2½ w in (10 x 6 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 184
    $3,780≈ £2,997≈ €3,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Joe Brainard, Untitled, 1978, mixed media and collage on paper
    Untitled, 1978
    Mixed media · Paper
    6 h x 4 w in (15 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 139
    $7,560≈ £6,241≈ €7,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Joe Brainard, Untitled (Seated Nude), Unique mixed media drawing in colors, on wove paper, framed
    Untitled (Seated Nude)
    Mixed media · Paper
    3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (8.9 x 6.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    $2,159≈ £1,718≈ €2,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Joe Brainard, Cockhead, 1970, pencil on paper
    Cockhead, 1970
    Drawing · Paper
    7½ h x 9⅜ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 173
    $1,638≈ £1,319≈ €1,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Joe Brainard, Born to Lose, 1970, watercolor and pencil on paper
    Born to Lose, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    10 h x 7⅞ w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $45,360≈ £37,512≈ €42,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Joe Brainard, Onion, 1975, mixed media collage on paper
    Onion, 1975
    Mixed media · Paper
    10 h x 7½ w in (25 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 174
    $3,000≈ £2,446≈ €2,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Joe Brainard, Untitled, 1970, paper collage with watercolor
    Untitled, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    28¾ h x 22¾ w in (73 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $6,250≈ £5,097≈ €5,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Joe Brainard, Untitled (Flowers), 1972, Graphite and ink on paper
    Untitled (Flowers), 1972
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 260
    $2,125≈ £1,731≈ €2,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Joe Brainard, Guess Where I Found This?!!, 1964, Mixed-media collage and ink on paper
    Guess Where I Found This?!!, 1964
    Mixed media · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    $11,250≈ £7,983≈ €10,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Joe Brainard, Is That The Height of Your Ambition Johnny?, 1964, Mixed-media collage and ink on paper in artist's frame
    Is That The Height of Your Ambition Johnny?, 1964
    Mixed media · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 132
    $7,500≈ £5,322≈ €6,802Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Joe Brainard, Well, I Never Said it Was Spring, 1964, Mixed-media collage and ink on paper in artist's frame
    Well, I Never Said it Was Spring, 1964
    Mixed media · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $2,250≈ £1,597≈ €2,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Bouquet, 1975
    Gouache · Board
    5-15/16 x 4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 16
    $1,400≈ £977≈ €1,283HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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