John James Audubon (1785–1851)
John James Audubon is an American artist with 819 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,107. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John James Audubon sold in 2026 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 658 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John James Audubon work is $1,107.
The median John James Audubon print sells for $1,100 across 607 lots.
The median John James Audubon painting sells for $200 across 7 lots.
The median John James Audubon work on paper sells for $750 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John James Audubon prints typically sell for $605–$3,220 (the middle half of 459 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) John James Audubon prints typically sell for $266–$2,544 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 751 | $1,100†‡ | $137,000 | 80.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $200†‡ | $2,047 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $750† | $1,100† | 60% | 2022-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $5,980‡ | $22,000‡ | — | 2017-12-05 |
| Photography | 2 | $96‡ | $100‡ | — | 2020-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $22,195†‡ | $261,500 | — | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John James Audubon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (751 lots) median $1,100 with 80.8% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $200, record $2,047. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $22,195.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $266–$2,544†‡ | $780†‡ | $45,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 459 | $605–$3,220†‡ | $1,320†‡ | $137,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $137,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $62,500† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $22,000‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5,980 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,047 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,100† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $450† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John James Audubon worth?
Across 658 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John James Audubon work is $1,107. The median John James Audubon print sells for $1,100 across 607 lots. The median John James Audubon painting sells for $200 across 7 lots. The median John James Audubon work on paper sells for $750 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John James Audubon prints typically sell for $605–$3,220 (the middle half of 459 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John James Audubon prints typically sell for $266–$2,544 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a John James Audubon print?
Based on 607 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John James Audubon print is $1,100. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is John James Audubon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John James Audubon print is $137,000.
What is the average price of a medium John James Audubon print?
Based on 459 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John James Audubon print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small John James Audubon print?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John James Audubon print (small (under 50 cm)) is $780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is John James Audubon's auction record?
John James Audubon's auction record is $261,500, set in 2025.
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