John James Audubon Aquatints: Auction Prices

American · 1785–1851

ArtSell has recorded 2 auction results for John James Audubon aquatints between 2024 and 2026, of which 2 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,800 to $4,500, with a median of $3,150 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $4,500 for “Blue Jay” at Brunk Auctions in 2026.

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  1. Blue Jay, 1830
    Aquatint · Paper
    plate 26 x 20-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 186
    $4,500≈ £3,361≈ €3,921HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. John James Audubon, American Redstart, Aquatint engraving with original hand color Published: London, Robert Havell, circa 1830
    American Redstart
    Aquatint
    19 x 12 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 507
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  3. John James Audubon, Painted Bunting, Aquatint engraving with original hand color Published: London, Robert Havell, circa 1830
    Painted Bunting
    Aquatint
    19 x 12 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 506
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Velvet Duck, 1827-1838
    Aquatint · Paper
    sheet 23-7/8 x 33-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 654
    $1,800≈ £1,442≈ €1,677HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. John James Audubon, Red-headed Woodpecker (Pl. 27), c. 1827, From the Havell edition of The Birds of America, handcolored edngraving with aquatint and etching on wove paper, laid down
    Red-headed Woodpecker (Pl. 27), c. 1827After the artist
    Aquatint · Paper
    25 1/2 x 21 2/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5055
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗

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