Irby Brown Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Irby Brown Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 22, 2025
Irby Brown (American, 1928-2016) oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
Winter Landscape with Stream oil on Masonite, signed Irby Brown lower left, framed. 18 x 24"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Nov. 25, 2023
Irby Graves Brown Oil on Canvas Painting
Est: $600 - $800
12" by 16" unframed, 17" by 21" framed. Irby Graves Brown (1928 - 2016) was active/lived in New Mexico, Texas. Irby Brown is known for Southwest landscape painting, teaching. Irby Brown began his career in the most straight forward manner possible growing up in Paris, Texas, northeast of Dallas. Irby knew at a very early age he wanted to become an artist. He was commissioned to paint his first landscape by a local shop owner when he was thirteen years old. After this experience, a career of painting was set in stone. After graduating from high school, Irby served in the Army, and then studied with Olin Travis for three and one-half years at the Art Institute in Dallas. From the very beginning, Brown was influenced by the Impressionists, which he experienced first hand in the Dallas Museum of Art. It was the colors juxtaposed together, the warm with the cool colors. What an impact, and the fact that they painted outdoors was not lost on Irby. He still paints outdoors much of the time. Brown sold his work in Dallas galleries and taught art classes in his studio. It was a relationship with a collector he befriended that would impact his painting career forever. Al Wadle, a stockbroker from Florida bought two pieces of Irby's from a gallery in Ruidoso, New Mexico. After they moved to Dallas, Al's wife Alice took a class from Irby and not soon after they purchased a gallery in Santa Fe and asked Brown if he would be interested in exhibiting with him. Brown's work found a ready audience among the collectors who formed a relationship with the new gallery which enabled Irby to have a successful full-time career painting.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jun. 03, 2023
Irby Brown (1928-2016), Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Title: Untitled Dimensions: 16 x 20 Framed/Base dimensions: 25 1/ x 29 1/2 x 2 1/2
Jackson Hole Art Auction
May. 18, 2023
Irby Brown (1928-2016), Beach at Reef Point, Laguna Beach, CA
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Irby Brown (1928 - 2016) Beach at Reef Point, Laguna Beach, CA oil on panel signed lower right: Irby Brown inscribed verso: "BEACH AT REEF POINT" / Irby Brown / Laguna Beach, Cal
Santa Fe Art Auction
Oct. 22, 2022
IRBY BROWN "Suggestion of the Jemez Mountains" (Oil)
Est: $400 - $800
Irby Graves Brown (New Mexico/ Texas, 1928 - 2016) Suggestion of the Jemez Mountains Oil on canvas 8 1/2" x 11 1/2" Signed to the bottom right corner, and signed and titled to the reverse. Presented in a barn wood frame that measures 16 1/2" x 19 1/2". Provenance: Acquired from Wadle Galleries (Santa Fe) in 1988.
Circle Auction
Oct. 22, 2022
IRBY BROWN "Colorado Mood" (Oil)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Irby Graves Brown (New Mexico/ Texas, 1928 - 2016) Colorado Mood Oil on board-mounted canvas 18" x 24" Signed to the lower left, gallery tag affixed to the reverse. Presented in a frame that measures 28 1/2" x 34 1/2". Provenance: Acquired from Wadle Galleries (Santa Fe) in 1995.
Circle Auction
Oct. 22, 2022
IRBY BROWN "Sangre de Cristos from Ranchos N.M." (Oil)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Irby Graves Brown (New Mexico/ Texas, 1928 - 2016) Sangre de Cristos from Ranchos N.M. Oil on canvas 12" x 16" Signed to the bottom right corner, signed and dated to the reverse. Presented in a wooden frame that measures 21 1/2" x 25 1/2". Provenance: Acquired from Wadle Galleries (Santa Fe) in 1989.
Circle Auction
Feb. 27, 2021
IRBY BROWN (TEXAS, 1928-2016) TEXAS LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $100 - $200
IRBY BROWN (TEXAS, 1928-2016) TEXAS LANDSCAPE PAINTING, watercolor on paper, depicting a homestead possibly in the fall, signed and dated in the lower right corner "Irby Brown / 75", with gallery tag on reverse. Housed under glass in likely original frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Dec. 09, 2020
Irby Brown Oil on Canvas Twilight in Santa Fe
Est: $600 - $800
Irby Brown (American,Texas, 1928-2016). Signed lower right and signed and titled on verso. 11 1/4" x 15 1/4"
Curated Estates
Nov. 14, 2020
Irby Brown, Untitled (Branding Time)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Irby Brown (1928 - 2016) Untitled (Branding Time) oil on canvas signed lower right: Irby Brown 20 x 30 in. (50.80 x 76.20 cm.), Frame: 30 3/4 x 40 3/4 x 1 in. (78.11 x 103.51 x 2.54 cm.)
Santa Fe Art Auction
Sep. 13, 2020
Irby Graves Brown, (American, 1928-2016), Adobe Magic (Sante Fe, New Mexico), oil on canvas laid to masonite, 9" x 11 7/8"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
signed lower left
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 03, 2020
Irby Brown Oil on Canvas Spring Near Nambe, NM
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Irby Brown (American, Texas, 1928-2016). Signed lower left and signed on titled on verso. 11 1/4" x 15 1/4"
Curated Estates
Sep. 03, 2020
Irby Brown Oil on Canvas Twilight in Santa Fe
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Irby Brown (American,Texas, 1928-2016). Signed lower right and signed and titled on verso. 11 1/4" x 15 1/4"
Curated Estates
Dec. 08, 2019
Irby Graves Brown, Arroya with Mountains
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Brown, Irby Graves (1928 - 2016) Arroya with Mountains oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches 19 1/2 x 23 3/8 x 1 3/8 inches signed lower right: Irby Brown inscribed verso: "ARROYA WITH MOUNTAINS" / Irby Brown Wadle Galleries, Ltd., Santa Fe, New Mexico Private Collection, New Mexico
Santa Fe Art Auction
Dec. 08, 2019
Irby Graves Brown, Indian Country
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Brown, Irby Graves (1928 - 2016) Indian Country oil on board 9 7/8 x 15 7/8 inches 17 3/8 x 23 3/8 x 1 3/8 inches signed lower right: Irby Brown inscribed verso: "INDIAN COUNTRY" / Irby Brown Wadle Galleries, Ltd., Santa Fe, New Mexico Private Collection, New Mexico
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2019
Irby Brown (1928-2016) " Pecos Perceptions "
Est: $400 - $600
Medium: Oil On Panel // Size: 9 X 12 Frame: 14 X 17 // Signed Bottom Left //
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 01, 2019
Irby Brown (American, b. 1928) Santa Fe Stroll Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches (45.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Irby Brown (American, b. 1928) Santa Fe Stroll Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower left: Irby Brown PROVENANCE: Wadle Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Robert and Blanca Hartwell, Hartwell Estate Vineyards, California. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 29, 2019
IRBY BROWN (1928-2016, TEXAS) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $740 - $1,400
A western oil on canvas in a ornate gold tone wood frame. Depicts the wall of a stucco desert house under a tree. Signed mid lower left
Sunset Auction
Jun. 29, 2019
IRBY BROWN (1928-2016, TEXAS) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $1,100 - $1,900
A western oil on canvas in a gold tone wood frame. Depicts three men on horseback in the desert near a river. Signed mid lower left
Sunset Auction
Jun. 29, 2019
IRBY BROWN (1928-2016, TEXAS) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $1,200 - $2,100
A western oil on canvas in a wood frame. Depicts two Native Americans on horseback in the desert. Signed mid lower left
Sunset Auction
Jun. 22, 2019
IRBY GRAVES BROWN (1928-2016) WINTER, TAOS PUEBLO
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Framed oil painting on canvas, "Winter, Taos Pueblo", signed lower right Irby Brown (Irby Graves Brown, New Mexico, Texas, 1928-2016), titled at back of frame, sight: 23"h, 35"w, overall: 35"h, 47"w, 17.5lbs Start Price: $800.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 22, 2019
IRBY GRAVES BROWN (1928-2016) LONG DAY AHEAD
Est: $500 - $700
Framed oil painting on canvas, Long Day Ahead, signed lower right Irby Brown (Irby Graves Brown, New Mexico, Texas, 1928-2016), sight: 11.25"h, 15.25"w, overall: 21.5"h, 25.25"w, 8lbs Start Price: $400.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 30, 2018
Irby Brown | Cloud Cascade
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Artist: Irby Brown | 1928-2016 Title: Cloud Cascade Signed l/l: Irby Brown Media: Oil on panel Dimensions: 11 by 14 inches
Altermann Galleries
Nov. 30, 2018
Irby Brown | Rambling Sunset
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Artist: Irby Brown | 1928-2016 Title: Rambling Sunset Signed l/l: Irby Brown Media: Oil on panel Dimensions: 11 by 14 inches
Altermann Galleries
Aug. 10, 2018
Irby Brown | Toward Canyon Road
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Artist: Irby Brown | 1928-2016 Title: Toward Canyon Road Signed l/l: Irby Brown Medium: Oil on linen Dimensions: 18 by 24 inches
Altermann Galleries
Dec. 31, 2017
Irby Brown "Study of Landscape in Sa Oil on Board
Est: -
Artist: Irby Brown Title: "Study of Landscape in Sa Medium: Oil on Board Year or Era: 20th Century Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Approx. Measurement: 16" x 19" Site Measurements: 8.5" x 11" Approx. Ship Weight: 5lbs.Notes: Irby Brown (1928-2016). Good condition. Keywords: Art; DW9347
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Sep. 22, 2017
IRBY BROWN (AMERICAN, B.1928) SPRING IN SANTA FE OIL ON CANVAS 18 X 24 INCHES (4
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Irby Brown (American, b.1928) Spring in Santa Fe Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower left: Irby Brown Signed and titled on the revesre: Spring in Santa Fe / Irby Brown HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 22, 2017
IRBY BROWN (AMERICAN, B.1928) AUTUMN HARMONY OIL ON CANVAS 18 X 24 INCHES (45.7
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Irby Brown (American, b.1928) Autumn Harmony Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower left: Irby Brown Titled on stretcher: Autumn Harmony HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 10, 2017
IRBY BROWN (American/Texas 1928-2016) A PAINTING, "Texas Landscape,"
Est: $800 - $1,200
IRBY BROWN (American/Texas 1928-2016) A PAINTING, "Texas Landscape," oil on canvas, signed L/R. 24" x 36"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Apr. 06, 2017
Irby Brown | Arroyo Hondo Fall
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Artist: Irby Brown | b. 1928 | Arroyo Hondo Fall Title: Arroyo Hondo Fall Signed: l/l Irby Brown Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 18 by 24 inches
Altermann Galleries
Dec. 02, 2016
Irby Brown | Change of Seasons
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Artist: Irby Brown | b. 1928 Title: Change of Seasons Signed l/l: Irby Brown Media: Oil on panel Dimensions: 18 by 24 inches
Altermann Galleries
Dec. 02, 2016
Irby Brown | Fall Landscape
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Artist: Irby Brown | b. 1928 Title: Fall Landscape Signed l/l: Irby Brown Media: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 24 by 36 inches no reserve
Altermann Galleries
Aug. 15, 2015
Irby Brown | Branding Time
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Artist: Irby Brown b. 1928 | Title: Branding Time | Signed l/r: Irby Brown | Media: Oil on canvas | Dimensions: 20 by 30 inches
Altermann Galleries
Feb. 23, 2014
IRBY BROWN (American/Texas b. 1928) A PAINTING, "Burro on the Border,"
Est: $800 - $1,200
IRBY BROWN (American/Texas b. 1928) A PAINTING, "Burro on the Border," oil on canvas, signed L/L. 16" x 20" Framed. Purchased from Gallery at Shoal Creek, Austin, TX, 1986.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Aug. 10, 2013
O/C "Adobe & Apple Blossoms" by Irby Brown
Est: $300 - $500
Medium: Oil Support: Canvas Artist: Irby Brown Artist Dates: (1928 - ) Country of Origin: America Title & Description: "Adobe & Apple Blossoms" depicts a clay building with flowering trees. Signed lower left. Verso has labels from Wadle Galleries LTD in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Signature: "Irby Brown" Date of Work: Late 20th Century Frame: Original Work Size: 20" H x 30" W Frame Size: 32" H x 41" W x 2" D Weight: 15 pounds Condition: No restorations. Light marks from a spill on canvas confined to lower right. Artist Biography: Irby Brown began his career in the most straight forward manner possible growing up in Paris, Texas, northeast of Dallas. Irby knew at a very early age he wanted to become an artist. He was commisioned to paint his first landscape by a local shop owner when he was thirteen years old. After this experience, a career of painting was set in stone. After graduating from high school, Irby served in the Army, and then studied with Olin Travis for three and one-half years at the Art Institute in Dallas.From the very beginning, Brown was influenced by the Impressionists, which he experienced first hand in the Dallas Museum of Art. It was the colors juxtaposed together, the warm with the cool colors. What an impact, and the fact that they painted outdoors was not lost on Irby. He still paints outdoors much of the time.Brown sold his work in Dallas galleries and taught art classes in his studio. It was a relationship with a collector he befriended that would impact his painting career forever. Al Wadle, a stockbroker from Florida bought two pieces of Irby's from a gallery in Ruidoso, New Mexico. After they moved to Dallas, Al's wife Alice took a class from Irby and not soon after they purchased a gallery in Santa Fe and asked Brown if he would be interested in exhibiting with him. Brown's work found a ready audience among the collectors who formed a relationship with the new gallery which enabled Irby to have a successful full-time career painting. Irby Brown and his wife Patricia moved to Santa Fe in 1984 where they live today. They immediately fell in love with the beauty and breathtaking vistas of New Mexico. Although Irby is particularly well known for his snow scenes, he loves all the season's and paints year round. "I'd rather paint here than anywhere in the world" he says. "The reward of a painter is the gratification and joy you get from working outdoors and completing a successful painting. Meta: painting, art
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Jul. 23, 2011
Irby Brown (1928- ), Shacks in the Country," 20th c., watercolor, signed l.r., framed, H.- 8 1/4 in., W.- 14 in.
Est: $300 - $500
Condition is not stated in the description of the item. The absence of a condition report does not mean that the item is free of damage or condition issues. Some items do show signs of age or wear. CCAG Strongly suggests that you do not bid without requesting a condition report. Requests for condition reports will not be honored after 5 p.m. CST Wednesday, July 30th.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jun. 26, 2011
Irby Brown (b. 1928) La Bajada Hill - Oil on Canvas
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on Canvas, 9 by 12 inches, Wadle Gallery, Sante Fe label, part of Joel H Prescott III Estate. Excellent.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Jun. 11, 2011
Brown, Irby. (U.S. 1928 -- ). Mountain scene with town in foreground.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Brown, Irby. (U.S. 1928 -- ). Mountain scene with town in foreground. Oil on canvas mounted on board. Signed at l.r., "Irby Brown". Framed. 9" x 12", frame: 18" x 21".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Nov. 20, 2010
FROM THE COLLECTION OF SUSAN & ALLEN COLES IRBY BROWN
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FROM THE COLLECTION OF SUSAN & ALLEN COLES IRBY BROWN (American, b.1928) Spring Blossoms Oil on canvas 20 x 30 inches (50.8 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower right: Irby Brown Signed and titled verso: "Spring Blossoms" / Irby Brown
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 21, 2010
Irby Brown (American, born 1928) Desert wash 12 x 24in
Est: $800 - $1,200
Desert wash signed 'Irby Brown' (lower right) oil on masonite 12 x 24in
Bonhams