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# James Brown (1951–2020)

James Brown is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,487.

A work by James Brown sold in 2025 for $7,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Brown work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brown work is $3,487.

The median James Brown painting sells for $3,487 across 5 lots.

The median James Brown work on paper sells for $7,582 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,487 | $4,872 | — | 2025-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $7,582 | $7,582 | — | 2025-10-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,582 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,872 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,549 |

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 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brown work is $3,487. The median James Brown painting sells for $3,487 across 5 lots. The median James Brown work on paper sells for $7,582 across 1 lots.

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

James Brown's auction record is $7,582, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Brown auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xx-james-brown (updated 2026-11-02).

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.