John George Brown Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1831–1913

Of the 61 lots by John George Brown (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 47 found a buyer (77%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.4kSign up free to see and $9.8kSign up free to see, with a median of $5.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Watching the Train, sold at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2026 for $363kSign up free to see. Most results come from Bonhams (23), Brunk Auctions (13) and Helmuth Stone Gallery (5).

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1. 
   The Alarm (Thrilling Moment)

   Oil · Panel

   21 1/8 x 15 1/2 inches

   Michaan's Auctions · Mar 7, 2020 · Lot 160
   $3,000≈ £2,307≈ €2,646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
2. 
   Portrait of a Young Girl

   Oil · Canvas

   17 3/8" H x 11 1/2" W

   Case Antiques · Jan 25, 2020 · Lot 100
   $6,144≈ £4,694≈ €5,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–4,400View at Case Antiques ↗
3. 
   The Finishing Touch

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 16 in.

   Brunk Auctions · May 18, 2019 · Lot 1555
   $13,000≈ £10,193≈ €11,636HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
   Two Shoeshine Boys with a Dog

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 25in

   Bonhams · Nov 19, 2018 · Lot 68
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   The artist's model in a wooded setting

   Oil · Canvas

   22 3/8 x 13 1/4in (56.8 x 33.7cm)

   Bonhams · Jun 26, 2018 · Lot 457
   $2,250≈ £1,699≈ €1,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   Blowing Bubbles, 1882

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 16 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 28, 2017 · Lot 652
   $32,000≈ £25,516≈ €29,960HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Interior Scene with Boy and Girl

   Oil · Canvas

   16 1/4 x 14in

   Bonhams · Nov 22, 2016 · Lot 13
   $7,500≈ £6,034≈ €7,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Pa(i)ring, circa 1884

   Oil · Canvas

   31 3/8 x 43 1/4in

   Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 46
   $31,250≈ £21,469≈ €27,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Boy with Puppy

   Oil · Canvas

   24 1/8 x 15 1/4in

   Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 41
   $18,750≈ £12,881≈ €16,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    A Slight Misunderstanding, circa 1894

    Oil · Canvas

    25 1/4 x 20 1/8in

    Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 40
    $72,500≈ £49,808≈ €64,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Rosebuds, 1882

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 20 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 11, 2015 · Lot 191
    $5,000≈ £3,242≈ €4,437HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
12. 
    Oscar and Mabel

    Oil · Canvas

    15 x 10in

    Bonhams · Aug 17, 2015 · Lot 7042
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Rosebuds, 1882

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 20 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Jun 13, 2015 · Lot 203
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
14. 
    The Study Hour, 1905

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 25in

    Bonhams · May 15, 2012 · Lot 36
    $46,875≈ £29,202≈ €36,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    The Street MusicianAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    14" x 10"

    James D. Julia · May 10, 2008 · Lot 763
    $660≈ £339≈ €427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at James D. Julia ↗
16. 
    The Street MusicianAttributed to the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    14" x 10"

    James D. Julia · Jan 31, 2008 · Lot 413
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,500View at James D. Julia ↗
17. 
    Girl on Hillside

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 8in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2007 · Lot 34
    $6,000≈ £2,904≈ €4,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Portrait of a Girl in a Green Dress

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 7in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2007 · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    You Don't Say

    Oil · Canvas

    24 1/4 x 18in

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 2011
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    Portrait of a Girl in a Landscape

    Oil · Canvas

    11 3/4 x 8in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2006 · Lot 16
    $8,365≈ £4,303≈ €6,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Parted

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 27in

    Bonhams · Apr 10, 2006 · Lot 1013
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗

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