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# James Brown (1951–2020)

James Brown is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,695.

A work by James Brown sold in 2022 for $3,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Brown work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brown work is $1,695.

The median James Brown painting sells for $2,668 across 4 lots.

The median James Brown work on paper sells for $1,332 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $2,668 | $4,147 | — | 2022-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,332 | $1,628 | — | 2024-06-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,147 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,573 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,628 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,332 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Brown worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brown work is $1,695. The median James Brown painting sells for $2,668 across 4 lots. The median James Brown work on paper sells for $1,332 across 3 lots.

### What is James Brown's auction record?

James Brown's auction record is $4,147, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.