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John James Audubon Engravings: Auction Prices

American · 1785–1851

ArtSell has recorded 39 auction results for John James Audubon engravings between 2013 and 2025, of which 35 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $300 to $38,000, with a median of $1,777 across 35 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $38,000 for “Carolina Parrot, Males 1. F. 2. Young. 3. / [PSITACUS Carolinensis],/[Plant vulgo]. Cuckle Bur., Plate 26, Engraved, Printed, & Coloured by R.Havell & Son, London, Variant I, from [The Birds of America], London” at Brunk Auctions in 2015.

Record: Carolina Parrot, Males 1. F. 2. Young. 3. / [PSITACUS Carolinensis],/[Plant vulgo]. Cuckle Bur., Plate 26, Engraved, Printed, & Coloured by R.Havell & Son, London, Variant I, from [The Birds of America], London — $38,000Sign up free to see

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  1. John James Audubon, Great American Shrike or Butcher Bird, Engraving
    Great American Shrike or Butcher Bird
    Engraving
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 204
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Leonard Auction ↗
  2. John James Audubon, Night Hawk, Engraving
    Night Hawk
    Engraving
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 203
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Leonard Auction ↗
  3. John James Audubon, Black-Capped Titmouse, from the Birds of America, 1833, Hand Colored Engraving on Paper
    Black-Capped Titmouse, from the Birds of America, 1833After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    H 19.3" W 12.
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1169
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. John James Audubon, Magnificent Frigatebird, pl. CCLXXII, 1835, Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring on J. Whatman paper, from the Robert Havell edition
    Magnificent Frigatebird, pl. CCLXXII, 1835After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 38 x 25 3/8in (96.5 x 64.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 115
    $5,376≈ £4,015≈ €4,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. John James Audubon, Snowy Heron or White Egret, pl. CCXLII, 1835, Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring on J. Whatman paper, from the Robert Havell edition
    Snowy Heron or White Egret, pl. CCXLII, 1835After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 25 5/8 x 20 3/4in (65.1 x 52.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $35,840≈ £26,970≈ €31,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John James Audubon, American Crossbill, Plate 197, circa 1827-38, Hand Colored Engraving with Aquatint on J Whatman Paper
    American Crossbill, Plate 197, circa 1827-38After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1002
    $3,500≈ £2,596≈ €2,974HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  7. John James Audubon, Untitled, Engraving with Etching, Aquatint, and Hand-coloring on J Whatman Paper, Ca. 1836, 'Blue-Winged Teal (Pl
    UntitledAfter the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1001
    $3,500≈ £2,596≈ €2,974HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  8. John James Audubon, Scolopaceus Courlan (Plate CCCLXXVII), from Birds of America (R. Havell, London), 1837, hand-colored engraving on watermarked paper, in later glazed frame
    Scolopaceus Courlan (Plate CCCLXXVII), from Birds of America (R. Havell, London), 1837After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 20 1/2 x 33 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 237
    $2,048≈ £1,482≈ €1,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. John James Audubon, by Robert Havell Hand Colored, Engraving with Etching and Aquatint on J. Whatman Paper 1829
    by Robert Havell Hand ColoredAfter the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1008
    $57,500≈ £42,511≈ €48,970HammerSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  10. American Crow, 1833
    Engraving · Paper
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 121
    $5,185≈ £3,970≈ €4,503Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  11. John James Audubon, Black Warrior, pl. LXXXVI, from The Birds of America, c. 1830, Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring on J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1835 paper, from the Robert Havell edition
    Black Warrior, pl. LXXXVI, from The Birds of America, c. 1830After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 39 x 26in (99.1 x 66cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 153
    $3,328≈ £2,429≈ €2,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  12. John James Audubon, MacGillivray's Finch, pl. CCCLV, from The Birds of America, 1837, Engraving and aquatint with hand-coloring on J.W. Whatman 1837 paper, from the Robert Havell edition
    MacGillivray's Finch, pl. CCCLV, from The Birds of America, 1837After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 19 5/8 x 12 3/8in (49.8 x 31.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 130
    $640≈ £509≈ €610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  13. John James Audubon, Band-tailed Pigeon, 1837, Engraving with aquatint and hand-coloring on wove watermarked 'J WHATMAN 1837' paper; identified within the plate no 74 and plate CCCLXVII; framed
    Band-tailed Pigeon, 1837After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 29 3/8 x 21 5/8 in. (74.7 x 54.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 23
    $2,816≈ £2,227≈ €2,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  14. John James Audubon, Snowy Heron or White Egret, 1835, Engraving with aquatint and hand-coloring on laid watermarked "J WHATMAN 1836" paper; identified within the plate and with number 49 and plate CCXLII; framed
    Snowy Heron or White Egret, 1835After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 26 x 20 7/8 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    $70,350≈ £55,626≈ €66,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. John James Audubon, American Robin, 1832, Engraving with aquatint and hand-coloring on wove watermarked 'J WHATMAN' paper; identified within the plate and with plate 131; framed
    American Robin, 1832After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 37 5/8 x 25 1/4 in. (95.7 x 64.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    $7,040≈ £5,567≈ €6,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. John James Audubon, Night Heron and Qua Bird (Plate CCXXXVI) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1835, hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching on J Whatman
    Night Heron and Qua Bird (Plate CCXXXVI) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1835After the artist
    Engraving
    25⅛ h x 37½ w in (64 x 95 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 175
    $8,820≈ £7,041≈ €8,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. John James Audubon, Great American Hen and Young (Plate IV) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1827, hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching on J Whatman
    Great American Hen and Young (Plate IV) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1827After the artist
    Engraving
    25⅜ h x 39¼ w in (64 x 100 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 172
    $16,380≈ £13,077≈ €15,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. John James Audubon, Barred Owl (Plate XLVI) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1828, hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching on J Whatman
    Barred Owl (Plate XLVI) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1828After the artist
    Engraving
    37½ h x 24½ w in (95 x 62 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $5,670≈ £4,527≈ €5,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. John James Audubon, Cock of the Plains (Plate CCCLXXI) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1837, hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching on J Whatman
    Cock of the Plains (Plate CCCLXXI) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell), 1837After the artist
    Engraving
    25⅛ h x 37½ w in (64 x 95 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 174
    $3,406≈ £2,719≈ €3,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. John James Audubon, A Boat-Tailed Grackle (Quiscalus Major) on a Live Oak (Quercus Virens) plate CLXXXVII from Birds of America, hand-covered engraving
    A Boat-Tailed Grackle (Quiscalus Major) on a Live Oak (Quercus Virens) plate CLXXXVII from Birds of America
    Engraving
    sheet size 96.5 x 63.5 cm (38 x 25 in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 174
    $7,040≈ £5,627≈ €6,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Long Tailed Duck, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 21-1/4 x 30-3/16 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 13
    $1,300≈ £1,030≈ €1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  22. John James Audubon, Five works from the Birds of America series, engraving in colors with hand-coloring
    Five works from the Birds of America series
    Engraving
    43¾ h x 29¾ w in (111 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 403
    $1,703≈ £1,334≈ €1,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  23. Rough Legged Falcon, Plate 166, from The Birds of America, Havell edition, 1827-1838
    Engraving
    sheet 38 x 25-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1068
    $10,000≈ £8,184≈ €9,307HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  24. Golden Eagle, Aquila Chrysaetos, Plate CLXXXI, Variant I, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 38 x 25 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1067
    $2,800≈ £2,292≈ €2,606HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  25. Barn Owl, Plate CLXXI from The Birds of America, Havell edition, 1827-1838
    Engraving
    sheet 38-1/4 x 25-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1064
    $10,000≈ £8,184≈ €9,307HammerSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  26. John James Audubon, Hemlock Warbler, Engraving and Aquatint
    Hemlock Warbler
    Engraving
    38 1/8 x 25 5/8 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 131
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at Leonard Auction ↗
  27. John James Audubon, Autumnal Warbler, Engraving and Aquatint
    Autumnal Warbler
    Engraving
    39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 130
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at Leonard Auction ↗
  28. Seaside Finch, Pl. 93 from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 19-3/8 x 12-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 799
    $600≈ £510≈ €582HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  29. Wild Turkey, Meleagris Gallopavo. Linn, Male. American Cane. Miegia macrosperma, No.1 and Pl. 1 from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 38-3/16 x 25-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1090
    $38,000≈ £27,362≈ €32,092HammerSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  30. Stanley Hawk, Plate XXXVI, No. 8 from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 37-3/4 x 24-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1089
    $1,500≈ £1,080≈ €1,267HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  31. Marsh Hawk, Plate CCCLVI from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    38-1/8 x 25-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1088
    $2,600≈ £1,872≈ €2,196HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  32. Untitled
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 26-3/4 x 20-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1087
    $4,000≈ £2,880≈ €3,378HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  33. Horned Grebe,ÿ Pl. CCLIX, 1835
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 14-3/4 x 20-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1238
    $1,200≈ £927≈ €1,094HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  34. Blue-Headed Pigeon, Pl. CLXXII, 1836
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 20-7/8 x 26 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1237
    $2,400≈ £1,854≈ €2,188HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  35. Mangrove Humming Bird, Pl. CLXXXIV, 1833
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 38-3/4 x 26-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1400
    $1,500≈ £1,142≈ €1,352HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  36. Rough legged Falcon, Pl. CLXVI, 1833
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 38-1/4 x 25-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 113
    $2,600≈ £2,030≈ €2,356HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  37. Blue-headed Pigeon, Pl. CLXXII, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 20-3/4 x 25-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1811
    $700≈ £549≈ €627HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  38. Rock Grous, Pl. CCCLXVIII, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    plate 16-1/4 x 21-3/8 in. page 25-5/8 x 39-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1810
    $1,400≈ £1,098≈ €1,253HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  39. White-fronted Goose, Pl. CCLXXXVI, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    24-3/4 x 37-7/8 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1485
    $4,500≈ £3,504≈ €3,966HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  40. Great-footed Hawk, Plate XVL, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    25-3/8 x 38-1/4 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 7
    $1,500≈ £1,157≈ €1,338HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  41. Hermit Thrush, Plate LVIII, Variant 2, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    19-1/2 x 12-1/2 in. (plate) 38 x 25-3/8 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 4
    $325≈ £251≈ €290HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  42. Golden-Eye Duck, Plate CCCXLII, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    21-1/4 x 30-1/2 in. (plate)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 656
    $5,000≈ £4,007≈ €4,627HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  43. Kittiwake Gull, Plate CCXXIV, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    12-1/4 x 19-3/4 in. (plate)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 654
    $300≈ £240≈ €278HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  44. White Ibis, Plate CCXXII, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    20-3/4 x 25-7/8 in. (plate) 25-1/2 x 30 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 653
    $2,000≈ £1,603≈ €1,851HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  45. Townsend's Sandpiper, Plate CCCCXXVIII, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    18-1/2 x 16-1/8 in. (plate) 38 x 25 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 652
    $400≈ £321≈ €370HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  46. Scolopaceus Courlan, Plate CCCLXXVII, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    20-7/8 x 32-7/8 in. (plate)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 651
    $2,800≈ £2,244≈ €2,591HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  47. American Avocet, Plate CCCXVIII, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    14-3/4 x 20-1/2 in. (plate)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 650
    $1,000≈ £801≈ €925HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  48. Golden-eye Duck, Plate CCCCIII, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    12-1/8 x 19-1/4 in. (plate) 25 x 37-1
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 649
    $500≈ £401≈ €463HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  49. Carolina Parrot, Males 1. F. 2. Young. 3. / [PSITACUS Carolinensis],/[Plant vulgo]. Cuckle Bur., Plate 26, Engraved, Printed, & Coloured by R.Havell & Son, London, Variant I, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    33-1/8 x 23-1/2 in. (plate)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 522
    $38,000≈ £25,102≈ €34,978HammerSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  50. Ivory-billed Woodpecker, [PICUS PRINCIPALUS. Linn], Male, 1. Female, 2,3., Plate LXVI, Engraved, Printed & Coloured by R.Havell & Son, London, Variant III, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838
    Engraving · Paper
    38-1/4 x 25-3/8 in. (page)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 521
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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