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. 
   Passenger Pigeon,/[COLUMBIA MIGRATORIA. Linn]/ Male, 1. Female, 2., Plate LXII, Plate Engraved, Printed, & Coloured by R.Havell & Son, London, Variant II, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838

   Engraving · Paper

   26 x 20-7/8 in. (plate)

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 7, 2015 · Lot 520
   $10,000≈ £6,606≈ €9,205HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
2. 
   Louisiana Hawk

   Engraving

   Plate: 21-1/2" x 25-3/4". Overall: 32-1/2" x 38-1/4"

   James D. Julia · Aug 25, 2015 · Lot 1305
   $1,777≈ £1,126≈ €1,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at James D. Julia ↗
3. 
   Little Sandpiper (Pl. CCCXX), 1836After the artist

   Engraving · Paper

   14 3/4 x 20 1/2in

   Bonhams · Aug 17, 2015 · Lot 7114
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Black-Headed Gull, Plate CCCXIV, from [The Birds of America,] London, 1827-1838After the artist

   Engraving · Paper

   23-3/4 x 29-1/8 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jul 31, 2015 · Lot 517
   $100≈ £64≈ €91HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   Purple Grackle, Plate VII

   Engraving · Paper

   26.5 x 21 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2015 · Lot 4
   $3,510≈ £2,268≈ €3,209Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
6. 
   Golden Eagle, Aquila Chrysaetos, Plate CLXXXI, Variant I, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838After the artist

   Engraving · Paper

   37-7/8 x 25-1/8 in. (plate)

   Brunk Auctions · Jul 16, 2015 · Lot 117
   $7,000≈ £4,497≈ €6,442HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Wood Wren, Plate CLXXXIX, 1833

   Engraving · Paper

   19-3/8 x 12-1/4 (plate)

   Brunk Auctions · Jul 16, 2015 · Lot 112
   $500≈ £321≈ €460HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Brunk Auctions ↗
8. 
   Black Or Surf DuckAfter the artist

   Engraving

   22 in. x 30 3/4 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 21, 2015 · Lot 771
   $1,700≈ £1,106≈ €1,505HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
9. 
   Booby Gannet (Pl. CCVII), 1834After the artist

   Engraving · Paper

   26 x 20 3/4in

   Bonhams · Jan 25, 2015 · Lot 3097
   $1,250≈ £833≈ €1,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,600View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Stanley Hawk (Pl. 36), 1828After the artist

    Engraving · Paper

    36 1/4 x 24in

    Bonhams · Sep 28, 2014 · Lot 3076
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Velvet Duck, Plate CCXLVII, from [Birds of America], London, 1827-1838

    Engraving · Paper

    20-3/4 x 30-3/16 in. (plate) 25-5/8 x 38 in. (page)

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 12, 2014 · Lot 235
    $1,300≈ £801≈ €1,005HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
12. 
    Bonapart's Flycatcher", Plate V, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838

    Engraving · Paper

    20-3/8 x 12-3/8 in. (plate)

    Brunk Auctions · Sep 12, 2014 · Lot 234
    $400≈ £246≈ €309HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Brunk Auctions ↗
13. 
    Stanley Hawk (Pl. 36), 1828After the artist

    Engraving · Paper

    36 1/4 x 24in

    Bonhams · Jul 20, 2014 · Lot 2084
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Double-crested Cormorant, Plate CCLVII, from [The Birds of America,] London, 1827-1838

    Engraving · Paper

    30-1/4 x 21-3/4 in. (plate)

    Brunk Auctions · Jul 11, 2014 · Lot 227
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
15. 
    Scarlet Ibis, pl.CCCXCVII, from [The Birds of America], London, 1827-1838

    Engraving · Paper

    21-1/2 x 29-1/8 in. (plate)

    Brunk Auctions · May 17, 2014 · Lot 220
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
16. 
    Brown Lark

    Engraving

    12.8 inches x 20.4 inches (32.5 x 51.8 cm), trimmed, no margins.

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Apr 6, 2013 · Lot 722
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
17. 
    Rocky Mountain Plover (Pl. CCCI), 1836After the artist

    Engraving · Paper

    12 1/4 x 19 1/2in

    Bonhams · Oct 30, 2011 · Lot 7113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Yellow-throated VireoAfter the artist

    Engraving

    38 3/4 in. x 26 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 13, 2010 · Lot 1049
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
19. 
    Pine Swamp WarblerAfter the artist

    Engraving

    28 in. x 20 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 13, 2010 · Lot 1048
    $200≈ £124≈ €146HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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