John James Audubon Lithographs: Auction Prices

American · 1785–1851

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for John James Audubon lithographs between 2009 and 2026, of which 17 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $101 to $5,500, with a median of $400 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 15 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $5,500 for “American Bison or Buffalo” at Brunk Auctions in 2024.

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1. 
   Polar Hare (Pl. XXXII), 1844After the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   sheet 21 1/8 x 27 1/2in

   Bonhams · Jan 25, 2015 · Lot 3098
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Mus Minimus Little Harvest Mouse, pl. LXV, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, New York, 1845After the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   27-1/4 x 21-1/8 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 17, 2015 · Lot 355
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
3. 
   Sciurus Longipilis, Long Haired Squirrel, pl. XXVII, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, New York, 1844After the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   28 x 22 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 17, 2015 · Lot 354
   $400≈ £264≈ €345HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
   Musk-Rat (Pl. XIII), 1843After the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   sheet 21 1/2 x 27 5/8in

   Bonhams · Nov 16, 2014 · Lot 3082
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Roseate Spoonbill, Plate CCCXXLAfter the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   22 x 35-1/2 in. (sight)

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 15, 2014 · Lot 546
   $350≈ £224≈ €281HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
6. 
   Mephitas AmericanaAfter the artist

   Lithograph

   26 1/2 in. x 21 1/2 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 21, 2014 · Lot 917
   $950≈ £558≈ €699HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
7. 
   Canis Lupus (Pl. LXXII), 1845After the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   19 1/8 x 24in

   Bonhams · Apr 27, 2014 · Lot 2057
   $175≈ £104≈ €126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Canis Lupus (Pl. LXXII), 1845After the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   19 1/8 x 24in

   Bonhams · Jan 26, 2014 · Lot 5123
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Swallow-tailed Hawk (Plate 18), 1860After the artist

   Lithograph · Paper

   sight 26 1/4 x 38 1/2in

   Bonhams · Jul 14, 2013 · Lot 7112
   $313≈ £208≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Black Skimmer or Shearwater (Plate 428), 1860After the artist

    Lithograph · Paper

    20 x 25 3/8in

    Bonhams · Jul 14, 2013 · Lot 7111
    $688≈ £457≈ €528Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Fish Hawk or Osprey (Plate 288), 1860After the artist

    Lithograph · Paper

    sight 38 1/2 x 26 1/2in

    Bonhams · Jul 14, 2013 · Lot 7110
    $2,250≈ £1,495≈ €1,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Great Auk (Pl. 465), 1860After the artist

    Lithograph · Paper

    23 5/8 x 36 3/4in

    Bonhams · Feb 24, 2013 · Lot 5101
    $1,063≈ £702≈ €799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Putorious Vison

    Lithograph

    22 in. x 28 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 16, 2013 · Lot 1086
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
14. 
    Mus Leucopus

    Lithograph

    22 in. x 28 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 16, 2013 · Lot 1085
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
15. 
    Yellow-Crowned Heron (Pl. CCCXXXVI), c. 1860After the artist

    Lithograph · Paper

    35 1/2 x 23 3/4in

    Bonhams · Jul 22, 2012 · Lot 1097
    $2,000≈ £1,288≈ €1,639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    BLACK-TAILED HARE, plate LXIII from "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America"After the artist

    Lithograph

    20 in. x 26 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 24, 2012 · Lot 1507
    $1,500≈ £949≈ €1,118HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
17. 
    Grey RabbitAfter the artist

    Lithograph

    19 in. x 25 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 24, 2012 · Lot 1506
    $1,000≈ £632≈ €746HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
18. 
    Brown Pelican

    Lithograph

    Overall: 39" x 26". Image: Approximately 36" x 25”

    James D. Julia · Aug 25, 2011 · Lot 3051
    $1,725≈ £1,054≈ €1,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at James D. Julia ↗
19. 
    Musk Ox [Pl.CXI], 1851

    Lithograph · Paper

    12.7 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm

    Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 21, 2009 · Lot 609
    CA$117≈ $109≈ £66≈ €74Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
20. 
    American White Pelican [Pl.422], 1840

    Lithograph · Paper

    17.8 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm

    Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 21, 2009 · Lot 605
    CA$234≈ $218≈ £133≈ €147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
21. 
    Trumpeter Swan [Pl.383], 1840

    Lithograph · Paper

    8.9 x 19 x 2.5 cm

    Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 21, 2009 · Lot 604
    CA$129≈ $120≈ £73≈ €81Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
22. 
    Wood Ibis [Pl.361], 1840

    Lithograph · Paper

    17.8 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm

    Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 21, 2009 · Lot 603
    CA$117≈ $109≈ £66≈ €74Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗

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