What is a John George Brown painting worth?
1831–1913 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 41 priced auction sales, works by John George Brown have sold for a median of $6,000Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,800Sign up free to see and $15,360Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $6,200Sign up free to see across 36 sales. In the last five years the median was $4,164Sign up free to see across 22 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John George Brown prices by medium
- Auction results
- 53
- Sold rate
- 77%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2026
- Median price
- $6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $363kSign up free to see Watching the Train, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $3k–$15.4kSign up free to see | $6.2kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $982–$6.2kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (23), Brunk Auctions (13), Helmuth Stone Gallery (5)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 7 | $2.8k–$5.6kSign up free to see | $3.3kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 23 | $2.9k–$14.2kSign up free to see | $6.4kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $6k–$31.3kSign up free to see | $23kSign up free to see |
Recent John George Brown sales
- Portrait of Woman in a Chair, oil on canvas — $1,500Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Sep 23, 2026
- Bootblack, oil on canvas — $11,000Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Jul 30, 2026
- Watching the Train, oil on canvas — $363,000Sign up free to see, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 25, 2026
- Shoe Shine Boy with Dog, Oil on Canvas — $8,000Sign up free to see, DuMouchelles, Dec 19, 2025
- Shine, Oil on canvas — $2,400Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Dec 7, 2025
- The Young Farmer, Oil on canvas — $1,300Sign up free to see, Sloans & Kenyon, Mar 13, 2025
- The Best Dog, oil on canvas — $5,500Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Mar 13, 2025
- A Successful Appeal, oil on board — $3,328Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 12, 2025
Questions about John George Brown prices
What is a John George Brown painting worth?
Based on 41 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John George Brown have sold for a median of $6,000, and half of them sold between $2,800 and $15,360. For paintings alone the median is $6,200 (36 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John George Brown sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $363,000 for “Watching the Train” at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2026.
Which John George Brown medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $6,200 (36 sales).
How often do John George Brown works sell at auction?
77% of the 53 lots recorded between 2006 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John George Brown painting?
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Of the 53 lots by John George Brown recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 41 found a buyer (77%).
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