John Woodhouse Audubon Auction Prices and Value Guide

John Woodhouse Audubon auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 207 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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John Woodhouse Audubon auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
John Woodhouse Audubon
Source records
207
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About John Woodhouse Audubon

John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) was an American painter, illustrator, and draftsman best known as the second son of the celebrated naturalist and artist John James Audubon. Born on November 30, 1812, he grew up immersed in his father's ambitious natural history projects. Like his father, John Woodhouse devoted himself to depicting North American wildlife, becoming a key contributor to The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1845–1848), the landmark folio documenting the continent's mammals. When John James Audubon's health declined in the 1840s, John Woodhouse assumed responsibility for painting many of the mammal illustrations that completed the project. Beyond wildlife art, he produced portraits and genre scenes depicting scenes of American westward expansion. He died in New York City on February 21, 1862. His work remains of interest to collectors of American natural history illustration and 19th-century American art.

19th-century American wildlife artoil on canvaswatercolorlithographpencil drawingNorth American wildlife and quadrupedsbirdsportraitswestward migration genre scenes

Common works and media

John Woodhouse Audubon's most frequently encountered works include oil paintings and watercolors of North American mammals and birds, original pencil and ink drawings used as preparatory studies for The Quadrupeds of North America, hand-colored lithographic plates from the imperial folio and octavo editions of that series, and occasional portraits and western genre scenes. Lithographs from the Quadrupeds series represent the most accessible segment of his market, while original paintings and watercolors are considerably rarer.

Market and appraisal context

John Woodhouse Audubon's work appears regularly at auction, with original oil paintings, watercolors, and preparatory drawings commanding the strongest prices. Lithographic plates from The Quadrupeds of North America are more widely available and generally trade at lower levels. Collectors should be aware that attribution can be complex: John Woodhouse collaborated closely with his father, and some works have been reattributed over time. Provenance, condition, and clear documentation of authorship are important factors in valuation. Wildlife subjects, particularly North American mammals and birds, tend to attract the most collector interest.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Paintings
  • Prints and multiples
  • Works on paper

Value drivers

  1. Attribution and distinction from father's work: John Woodhouse collaborated closely with John James Audubon, and some works may be misattributed between the two
  2. Medium and scale: original oil paintings and watercolors are rarer than lithographic plates from the Quadrupeds series
  3. Condition and provenance: well-documented provenance linking works to the Audubon family or known commissions affects appraisal significantly
  4. Subject matter: wildlife subjects, especially quadrupeds and birds, are the most sought-after category

Appraisal caveats

  • John Woodhouse Audubon's market is often overshadowed by his father's; collectors should verify attribution carefully as father-son collaboration was common
  • The 207 auction records in the Appraisily database suggest moderate but consistent market presence; realized prices can vary widely depending on medium, subject, and condition

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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