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John James Audubon Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1785–1851

ArtSell has recorded 36 auction results for John James Audubon etchings between 2004 and 2026, of which 34 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $450 to $65,000, with a median of $1,900 across 34 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $65,000 for “Long-billed Curlew, Plate CCXXXI” at Brunk Auctions in 2020.

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  1. John James Audubon, Hand Colored Engravings with, Etching and Aquatint on Paper 'Field Sparrow; American Redstart; Maryland
    Hand Colored Engravings withAfter the artist
    Etching · Paper
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1028
    $3,000≈ £2,267≈ €2,616HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Purple Martin, 1827-1838
    Etching
    sheet 38-1/8 x 25-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1035
    $4,250≈ £3,137≈ €3,597HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–8,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. Republican or Cliff Swallows, 1827-1838
    Etching
    sheet 38 x 25-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1034
    $2,200≈ £1,624≈ €1,862HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Western Duck, 1827-1838
    Etching
    sheet 25-1/2 x 38-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1033
    $1,900≈ £1,402≈ €1,608HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. Yellow-breasted Chat, 1827-1838
    Etching
    sheet 38-1/8 x 25-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1032
    $2,600≈ £1,919≈ €2,201HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Goosander, Cohoes Falls, State of New York, Bush Family Provenance
    Etching · Paper
    sheet 25-1/4 x 37-7/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 771
    $5,000≈ £3,697≈ €4,243HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. White-Headed Eagle, 1834
    Etching
    sheet 37-7/8 x 26-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1191
    $5,000≈ £3,709≈ €4,410HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Stormy Petrel, 1835
    Etching
    plate 12-1/4 x 19-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 667
    $450≈ £345≈ €413HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. American Woodcock, 1835
    Etching
    engraving and aquatint on wove paper with "J. Whatman/1835" watermark 14.5 x 20.5 in. platemark on uncut sheet
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 666
    $7,500≈ £5,754≈ €6,883HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Fish Crow, 1832
    Etching
    plate 38-3/8 x 25-7/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 664
    $3,000≈ £2,302≈ €2,753HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  11. Song Sparrow, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 19-1/4 x 12 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 663
    $1,200≈ £921≈ €1,101HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  12. John James Audubon, Two Prints; Cat Bird (Turdus Felivox) plate CXXVIIL, and Tawny Thrush (Tuurdus Wilsonii) plate CLXIV, from Birds of America, hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint on paper
    Two Prints; Cat Bird (Turdus Felivox) plate CXXVIIL, and Tawny Thrush (Tuurdus Wilsonii) plate CLXIV, from Birds of America
    Etching · Paper
    plate sizes to 49.5 x 31 cm (19 3/4 x 12 1/4 in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 188
    $1,664≈ £1,312≈ €1,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Pl. CCXXXV, Sooty Tern, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 12-3/8 x 19-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1065
    $1,300≈ £1,064≈ €1,210HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  14. John James Audubon, Black-capped Titmouse (from The Birds of America portfolio), 1833, etching with hand-coloring on Whatman wove
    Black-capped Titmouse (from The Birds of America portfolio), 1833
    Etching · Paper
    19⅜ h x 12⅛ w in (49 x 31 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 458
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  15. John James Audubon, ROBERT HAVELL (PUBLISHER) HAND-COLORED, 1836, ETCHING
    ROBERT HAVELL (PUBLISHER) HAND-COLORED, 1836After the artist
    Etching
    H 22" W 35" CANVA
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1004
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  16. Orchard Oriole, Pl. 42, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 25-3/4 x 20-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 846
    $3,250≈ £2,746≈ €3,231HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–8,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  17. John James Audubon, White Headed Eagle, Hand-colored etching, No 7 plate XXXI
    White Headed Eagle
    Etching
    26 x 38 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 380
    $11,115≈ £8,530≈ €10,234Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  18. Pigeon Hawk, Pl. 92, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 25-3/4 x 20-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 979
    $3,500≈ £2,653≈ €3,181HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  19. Orchard Oriole, Pl. 42, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 25-3/4 x 20-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 978
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  20. Children's Warbler, Pl. 35, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 19-1/2 x 12-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 977
    $1,000≈ £758≈ €909HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  21. Godwit or Snipe, Plate CCCVIII, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 14-3/4 x 21 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 975
    $900≈ £682≈ €818HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  22. Olive sided Flycatcher Pl. CLXXIV, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    plate 19-1/2 x 12-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 970
    $1,600≈ £1,213≈ €1,454HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  23. Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    plate 20-5/8 x 29-7/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 968
    $1,900≈ £1,440≈ €1,727HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  24. Long-billed Curlew, Plate CCXXXI, 1834
    Etching
    sheet 24-3/4 x 37-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 701
    $30,000≈ £22,597≈ €26,570HammerSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  25. Ferruginous Thrush, PL. CXVI, from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838
    Etching
    sheet 37-5/8 x 25-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 700
    $4,750≈ £3,578≈ €4,207HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  26. John James Audubon, Swainsons Warbler (Male), Plate 50, No. 10, 1828, etching
    Swainsons Warbler (Male), Plate 50, No. 10, 1828After the artist
    Etching
    19.5 x 12 inches, sheet: 25.5 x 19.5 inches, (with matting): 29.75 x 22 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 178
    $240≈ £173≈ €202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  27. Long-billed Curlew, Plate CCXXXI, 1834
    Etching
    sheet 25-1/2 x 38 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 608
    $65,000≈ £50,243≈ €55,413HammerSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  28. John James Audubon, Cayenne Tern, Plate CCLXXIII, hand-colored etching and aquatint by R
    Cayenne TernAfter the artist
    Etching
    14 3/4 in. x 20 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 443A
    $3,300≈ £2,007≈ €2,369HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  29. John James Audubon, Tufted Puffin, Plate CCXLIX, hand-colored etching and aquatint by R
    Tufted PuffinAfter the artist
    Etching
    14 1/4 in. x 19 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 442
    $1,600≈ £973≈ €1,148HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  30. John James Audubon, Tell-Tale Godwit, Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring
    Tell-Tale Godwit
    Etching
    25 1/2 in. x 38 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1616
    $2,400≈ £1,203≈ €1,521HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  31. John James Audubon, Long-Legged Avocet, Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring
    Long-Legged Avocet
    Etching
    25 1/2 in. x 38 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1615
    $1,900≈ £952≈ €1,204HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  32. John James Audubon, Untitled, PAINTED FINCH (Plate LIII), colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 5/8 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    19 5/8 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 315
    $4,000≈ £2,182≈ €3,240HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  33. John James Audubon, Untitled, PURPLE GALLINULE (PLATE CCCV) 1836, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:12 1/4 in. x 19 1/2 in
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    12 1/4 in. x 19 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 314
    $1,000≈ £546≈ €810HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  34. John James Audubon, Untitled, BACHMAN'S FINCH (PLATE CLXV) 1833, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:19 1/4 in. x 12 in
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    19 1/4 in. x 12 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 313
    $1,700≈ £928≈ €1,377HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  35. John James Audubon, Lark Finch, BROWN SONG SPARROW (PLATE CCCXC) 1837, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Lark Finch
    Etching · Paper
    19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 312
    $750≈ £409≈ €608HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  36. John James Audubon, Chestnut-Backed Titmouse, Colored etching and aquatint on wove paper
    Chestnut-Backed Titmouse
    Etching · Paper
    19 1/2 in. x 14 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 311
    $2,400≈ £1,309≈ €1,944HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  37. John James Audubon, Untitled, POMARINE JAGER (PLATE CCLIII) 1835, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 16 in. x 21 1/2 in
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    16 in. x 21 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 310
    $1,800≈ £982≈ €1,458HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  38. John James Audubon, Autumnal Warbler ( Plate 88) 1830, Colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Autumnal Warbler ( Plate 88) 1830
    Etching · Paper
    19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 309
    $1,200≈ £655≈ €972HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  39. John James Audubon, Nuttall'S Starling, BULLOCK'S ORIOLE (PLATE CCCCLXXXVII) 1837, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Nuttall'S Starling
    Etching · Paper
    19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 308
    $1,400≈ £764≈ €1,134HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  40. John James Audubon, Little Tyrant Fly-Catcher, ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLY-CATCHER (Plate CCCCXXXIV), 1838, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Little Tyrant Fly-Catcher
    Etching · Paper
    19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 307
    $550≈ £300≈ €446HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  41. John James Audubon, Untitled, PRAIRIE STARLING (PLATE CCCCXX)1838, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 306
    $1,200≈ £655≈ €972HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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