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John James Audubon Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1785–1851

John James Audubon prints have appeared at auction 98 times in ArtSell’s records between 2004 and 2026; 89 sold, a sell-through rate of 91%. Half of the priced sales fell between $750Sign up free to see and $3.5kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.7kSign up free to see. Long-billed Curlew, Plate CCXXXI holds the top price on file: $65kSign up free to see at Brunk Auctions (October 2020). Sales were recorded mainly at Brunk Auctions (62), Sloans & Kenyon (15) and Helmuth Stone Gallery (5).

$65,000≈ £50,243≈ €55,413Sign uprecord priceLong-billed Curlew, Plate CCXXXIBrunk Auctions98auction results2004–2026years recorded91%sold$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

John James Audubon prints: key figures

Auction results
98
Sold rate
91%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$65kSign up free to see Long-billed Curlew, Plate CCXXXI, Brunk Auctions, Oct 2020

Top auction houses: Brunk Auctions (62), Sloans & Kenyon (15), Helmuth Stone Gallery (5)

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  1. 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 · · Lot 234
    $400≈ £246≈ €309HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. Stanley Hawk (Pl. 36) by John James Audubon, 1828, From the The Havell edition of The Birds of America, handcolored engraving aquatint and etching on J. Whatman Turkey Mil, offered Jul 2014
    Stanley Hawk (Pl. 36), 1828After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    36 1/4 x 24in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2084
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. 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 · · Lot 227
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Mephitas Americana by John James Audubon, Hand-colored lithograph by J.T, sold Jun 2014
    Mephitas AmericanaAfter the artist
    Lithograph
    26 1/2 in. x 21 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 917
    $950≈ £558≈ €699HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. 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 · · Lot 220
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Canis Lupus (Pl. LXXII) by John James Audubon, 1845, From the Bowen edition of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, handcolored lithograph on wove paper, sold Apr 2014
    Canis Lupus (Pl. LXXII), 1845After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    19 1/8 x 24in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2057
    $175≈ £104≈ €126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Canis Lupus (Pl. LXXII) by John James Audubon, 1845, From the Bowen edition of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, handcolored lithograph on wove paper, offered Jan 2014
    Canis Lupus (Pl. LXXII), 1845After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    19 1/8 x 24in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5123
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Swallow-tailed Hawk (Plate 18) by John James Audubon, 1860, Chromolithograph in colors on wove paper, as published by J. Bien, New York, laid down, sold Jul 2013
    Swallow-tailed Hawk (Plate 18), 1860After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    sight 26 1/4 x 38 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7112
    $313≈ £208≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Black Skimmer or Shearwater (Plate 428) by John James Audubon, 1860, Chromolithograph in colors on wove paper, as published by J. Bien, New York, laid down, sold Jul 2013
    Black Skimmer or Shearwater (Plate 428), 1860After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 x 25 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7111
    $688≈ £457≈ €528Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Fish Hawk or Osprey (Plate 288) by John James Audubon, 1860, Chromolithograph in colors on wove paper, as published by J. Bien, New York, laid down, sold Jul 2013
    Fish Hawk or Osprey (Plate 288), 1860After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    sight 38 1/2 x 26 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7110
    $2,250≈ £1,495≈ €1,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Brown Lark by John James Audubon, Hand colored engraving with etching, offered Apr 2013
    Brown Lark
    Engraving
    12.8 inches x 20.4 inches (32.5 x 51.8 cm), trimmed, no margins.
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 722
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  12. Great Auk (Pl. 465) by John James Audubon, 1860, From the J. Bien edition of The Birds of America, chromolithograph on wove paper, sold Feb 2013
    Great Auk (Pl. 465), 1860After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    23 5/8 x 36 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5101
    $1,063≈ £702≈ €799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Putorious Vison by John James Audubon, MALE AND FEMALE, color lithograph after Audubon, finished by hand., offered Feb 2013
    Putorious Vison
    Lithograph
    22 in. x 28 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1086
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  14. Mus Leucopus by John James Audubon, FEMALE AND YOUNG, color lithograph after Audubon, finished by hand, offered Feb 2013
    Mus Leucopus
    Lithograph
    22 in. x 28 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1085
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  15. Yellow-Crowned Heron (Pl. CCCXXXVI) by John James Audubon, c. 1860, From the Bien edition of The Birds of America, color lithograph with handcoloring on wove paper, sold Jul 2012
    Yellow-Crowned Heron (Pl. CCCXXXVI), c. 1860After the artist
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 1/2 x 23 3/4in
    Bonhams · · 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" by John James Audubon, Lithograph with hand-coloring by J.T, sold Feb 2012
    BLACK-TAILED HARE, plate LXIII from "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America"After the artist
    Lithograph
    20 in. x 26 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1507
    $1,500≈ £949≈ €1,118HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  17. Grey Rabbit by John James Audubon, Lithograph with hand-coloring by J.T, sold Feb 2012
    Grey RabbitAfter the artist
    Lithograph
    19 in. x 25 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1506
    $1,000≈ £632≈ €746HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  18. Rocky Mountain Plover (Pl. CCCI) by John James Audubon, 1836, From the Havell edition of The Birds of America, handcolored engraving with aquatint and etching on J. Whatman 1836 pape, offered Oct 2011
    Rocky Mountain Plover (Pl. CCCI), 1836After the artist
    Engraving · Paper
    12 1/4 x 19 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Brown Pelican by John James Audubon, J. Bien Edition; Plate 423, No. 12-1. Chromolithograph shows a large pelican perched on a branch, sold Aug 2011
    Brown Pelican
    Lithograph
    Overall: 39" x 26". Image: Approximately 36" x 25”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 3051
    $1,725≈ £1,054≈ €1,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  20. Yellow-throated Vireo by John James Audubon, Hand-colored engraving, offered Nov 2010
    Yellow-throated VireoAfter the artist
    Engraving
    38 3/4 in. x 26 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1049
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  21. Pine Swamp Warbler by John James Audubon, Hand-colored engraving, sold Nov 2010
    Pine Swamp WarblerAfter the artist
    Engraving
    28 in. x 20 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1048
    $200≈ £124≈ €146HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  22. Musk Ox [Pl.CXI] by John James Audubon, 1851, hand coloured lithograph on paper, sold Nov 2009
    Musk Ox [Pl.CXI], 1851
    Lithograph · Paper
    12.7 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 609
    CA$117≈ $109≈ £66≈ €74Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  23. American White Pelican [Pl.422] by John James Audubon, 1840, hand coloured lithograph on paper, sold Nov 2009
    American White Pelican [Pl.422], 1840
    Lithograph · Paper
    17.8 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 605
    CA$234≈ $218≈ £133≈ €147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  24. Trumpeter Swan [Pl.383] by John James Audubon, 1840, hand coloured lithograph on paper, sold Nov 2009
    Trumpeter Swan [Pl.383], 1840
    Lithograph · Paper
    8.9 x 19 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 604
    CA$129≈ $120≈ £73≈ €81Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  25. Wood Ibis [Pl.361] by John James Audubon, 1840, hand coloured lithograph on paper, sold Nov 2009
    Wood Ibis [Pl.361], 1840
    Lithograph · Paper
    17.8 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 603
    CA$117≈ $109≈ £66≈ €74Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  26. Cayenne Tern by John James Audubon, Plate CCLXXIII, hand-colored etching and aquatint by R, sold Jun 2009
    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 ↗
  27. Tufted Puffin by John James Audubon, Plate CCXLIX, hand-colored etching and aquatint by R, sold Jun 2009
    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 ↗
  28. Tell-Tale Godwit by John James Audubon, Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring, sold Apr 2008
    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 ↗
  29. Long-Legged Avocet by John James Audubon, Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring, sold Apr 2008
    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 ↗
  30. Untitled by John James Audubon, PAINTED FINCH (Plate LIII), colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 5/8 in. x 12 1/4 in, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  31. Untitled by John James Audubon, PURPLE GALLINULE (PLATE CCCV) 1836, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:12 1/4 in. x 19 1/2 in, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  32. Untitled by John James Audubon, BACHMAN'S FINCH (PLATE CLXV) 1833, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:19 1/4 in. x 12 in, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  33. Lark Finch by John James Audubon, BROWN SONG SPARROW (PLATE CCCXC) 1837, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  34. Chestnut-Backed Titmouse by John James Audubon, Colored etching and aquatint on wove paper, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  35. Untitled by John James Audubon, POMARINE JAGER (PLATE CCLIII) 1835, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 16 in. x 21 1/2 in, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  36. Autumnal Warbler ( Plate 88) 1830 by John James Audubon, Colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  37. Nuttall'S Starling by John James Audubon, BULLOCK'S ORIOLE (PLATE CCCCLXXXVII) 1837, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 , sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  38. Little Tyrant Fly-Catcher by John James Audubon, ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLY-CATCHER (Plate CCCCXXXIV), 1838, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size:19 1/2 in. x, sold Mar 2004
    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 ↗
  39. Untitled by John James Audubon, PRAIRIE STARLING (PLATE CCCCXX)1838, colored etching and aquatint on wove paper - Plate size: 19 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in, sold Mar 2004
    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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