Joan (1938) Brown Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joan (1938) Brown Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 12, 2025
JOAN BROWN (ATTRIB) SELF PORTRAIT MIXED MEDIA
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990) 'Self Portrait' mixed media painting on paper. Signed lower right. Viewable measures 10 3/8" x 7 5/8". Frame measures 23" x 20 1/4".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Mar. 12, 2025
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Untitled, circa 1962
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Untitled, circa 1962 gouache and aluminum paint on paper 28 x 21 1/2 in. 71.1 x 54.6 cm.
Bonhams
Feb. 25, 2025
Joan Brown (1938-1990), Reclining female nude with fan, 1975
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Reclining female nude with fan, 1975 Arcylic, tempera, pastel, and graphite on paper Signed and dated in pencil lower left: Joan Brown 1975
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 25, 2025
Joan Brown (1938-1990), "Golden Gate," 1987
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) "Golden Gate," 1987 Woodcut and lithograph in colors on BFK Rives paper Edition: An artist's proof, aside from the edition of 80 Signed, dated, and inscribed in pencil in the lower margin: Joan Brown 1987 / "A.P."; Magnolia Editions, Oakland, CA, prntr. and pub.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2024
Joan Brown (1938-1990), "The Seduction #2, David & Stephanie," 1976
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) "The Seduction #2, David & Stephanie," 1976 Acrylic and graphite on paper Signed, titled, and dated in pencil along the lower edge: Joan Brown / 10/22/76
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2024
Joan Brown (1938-1990), Seated female nude, 1975
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Seated female nude, 1975 Acrylic, tempera, wax crayon, and graphite on paper Signed and dated in pencil lower left: Joan Brown 1975
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 11, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO JOAN BROWN 'CAT AND FISH' PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,600
Attributed to Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990) 'Cat and Fish' mixed media on paper. Signed lower right. Measures 27 x 21 inches, sight 11 5/8 x 8 inches.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Sep. 25, 2024
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Study of a Pickle, 1966
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Study of a Pickle, 1966 signed, titled and dated 'Joan Brown 'Study of a Pickle' 1966' (on a label affixed to the reverse of the frame) acrylic on paper 12 x 8 in. 30.5 x 20.3 cm.
Bonhams
Sep. 25, 2024
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Untitled, 1972
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Untitled, 1972 signed and dated 'Joan Brown Spring 1972' (upper right) ink and marker on paper 22 1/2 x 34 3/4 in. 57.2 x 88.3 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2024
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Seated Nude on Striped Couch, 1972
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Seated Nude on Striped Couch, 1972 signed and dated 'Joan Brown 12/1972' (lower right) acrylic and graphite on paper 37 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. 95.3 x 49.5 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2024
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Woman with Coffee Cup, 1973
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Woman with Coffee Cup, 1973 signed, signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 'Joan Brown Woman with Coffee Cup JB 73' (lower right) acrylic and graphite on cardboard 26 x 32 in. 66 x 81.3 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 26, 2024
Joan Brown (1938-1990), "Mary and Julie #16," 1976, Acrylic, gouache, charcoal, wax crayon, and graphite on paper, 36" H x 24" W
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) "Mary and Julie #16," 1976 Acrylic, gouache, charcoal, wax crayon, and graphite on paper Signed, titled, and dated in pencil lower right: Joan Brown
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 21, 2024
Print, Joan Brown
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990), "Golden Gate," 1987, woodcut and lithograph, pencil signed and dated lower right, edition 5/80, sight: 37.5"h x 27"w, overall (with frame): 44.75"h x 33.75"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 21, 2024
Work on paper, Joan Brown
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990), "Running at Ocean Beach," 1976, pencil and gouache on paper, signed, titled, and dated lower left-center, sheet: 17.75"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 33.5"w. Provenance: Robertson Stephens & Company
Clars Auctions
Feb. 27, 2024
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990) - David in Egypt
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990) - David in Egypt Signed and dated ‘Joan Brown/10/9/76’ bottom right, mixed media on paper Sheet size: 35 ½ x 24 in. (90.2 x 61cm) Provenance Property from the Estate of Ruth L. Klein. Christie's East, New York, sale of February 21, 1995, lot 299. Acquired directly from the above sale. The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 27, 2024
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990) - Portrait of Modesto Lanzone
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990) - Portrait of Modesto Lanzone Titled, dated and signed (twice) ‘1978 Joan Brown' on upper diagonal stretcher and bottom diagonal stretcher bars verso, oil on canvas 36 x 30 in. (91.4 x 76.2cm) Provenance The Artist. Collection of Modesto Lanzone. Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco and Los Angeles, sale of October 25, 1992, lot 2322. Acquired directly from the above sale. The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 16, 2024
Print, Joan Brown
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990), "The Adolescent Cat," 1983, lithograph in colors, pencil signed, titled, and dated lower center, The Tamarind Institute blind stamp lower center, edition 36/40, sheet: 30"h x 22.5"w, overall (with frame): 34.25"h x 26.75"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 14, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Woman in Repose acrylic and charcoal on paper 28 ½ x
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Woman in Repose acrylic and charcoal on paper 28 ½ x 45 in. (71.4 x 114.3 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 29, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) The Kiss, 1976 Huile sur toile Enamel on canvas 244 x 198 CM • 96 x 78 IN.
Est: €350,000 - €500,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) The Kiss, 1976 Huile sur toile Enamel on canvas 244 x 198 CM • 96 x 78 IN.
Tajan
Sep. 13, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Monkey Pendant/ Brooch (This work is number twenty-five from an intended edition of three hundred fifty published by Artist Editions Limited. )
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Monkey Pendant/ Brooch incised with the artist's signature, numbered, inscribed and dated 'AEL STER Joan Brown 25/350 © 86' (on the reverse) 18k gold vermeil with rubies 2 x 2 in. 5.1 x 5.1 cm. This work is number twenty-five from an intended edition of three hundred fifty published by Artist Editions Limited. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Pyramid Pendant/ Brooch, 1986 (This work is number eighteen from an intended edition of three hundred fifty published by Artist Editions Limited. )
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Pyramid Pendant/ Brooch, 1986 incised with the artist's signature, numbered, inscribed and dated 'Joan Brown A.J.L. 18/350 © 86' (on the reverse) 18k gold vermeil with emerald 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. 9 x 12.1 cm. This work is number eighteen from an intended edition of three hundred fifty published by Artist Editions Limited. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Jaguar Earrings, 1986 (This work is number twenty-five from an intended edition of three hundred fifty published by Artist Editions Limited. )
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Jaguar Earrings, 1986 each incised with the artist's signature, numbered, inscribed and dated 'Joan Brown © 86 25/350 ©AEL STER' (on the reverse) 18k vermeil with emeralds each: 2 x 1 1/2 in. (5.1 x 3.8 cm.) This work is number twenty-five from an intended edition of three hundred fifty published by Artist Editions Limited. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Reclining Figure, 1974
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Reclining Figure, 1974 signed, inscribed and dated 'Joan Brown Winter 1974' (lower right) colored pencil and acrylic on paper 36 x 24 in. 91.4 x 61 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 19, 2023
Self-Portrait
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joan Brown 1938 - 1990 Self-Portrait signed, titled and dated 11/58 (on the reverse); signed Beatty (on the strainer) oil on canvas, in artist's frame 17⅛ by 13⅛ in. 43.5 by 33.3 cm. Executed in 1958.
Sotheby's
Jul. 18, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1991) Model in Studio #2 acrylic and colored pencil on pa
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1991) Model in Studio #2 acrylic and colored pencil on paper 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 60.7 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 13, 2023
Joan Brown (1938-1990), "Charlie Sava," 1974, Lithograph on paper, Image/Sheet: 30.125" H x 22.25" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Joan Brown (1938-1990) "Charlie Sava," 1974 Lithograph on paper From the edition of unknown size Signed and dated in pencil lower left: Joan Brown
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 23, 2023
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Untitled (Two Figures), circa 1962 Tempera, aluminum enam
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Untitled (Two Figures), circa 1962 Tempera, aluminum enamel, and graphite collage on paper 29-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches (74.9 x 64.8 cm) (sheet) Signed on the reverse: Joan Brown PROVENANCE: Hackett Mill, San Francisco, California; Brian Gross Fine Art, San Francisco, California; Private collection, Florida. EXHIBITED: Brian Gross Fine Art, San Francisco, California, "COLLAGE: Wallace Berman, Jonathan Borofsky, Joan Brown, Bruce Conner, Billy Copley, Roy Dowell, Steve Gianakos, George Herms, Jess, Gary Lang, Claes Oldenburg, Paul Pratchenko, Alexis Smith, David Smith, and Emerson Woelffer," May 6-June 19, 1993; Brian Gross Fine Art, San Francisco, California, "Approaching the Figure: Peter Alexander, Robert Arneson, Joan Brown, Manuel Neri," March 25-April 26, 1997. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
May. 12, 2023
JOAN BROWN (1938-1991) Mary Julia #37 acrylic, gouache, charcoal, wax crayo
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1991) Mary Julia #37 acrylic, gouache, charcoal, wax crayon and graphite on paper 36 x 24 in. (91.5 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 18, 2022
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Woman with Windows, 1973
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Woman with Windows, 1973 signed, titled and dated 'Joan Brown Woman with Windows 1973' (lower center) acrylic and graphite on paper 36 x 24 in. 91.4 x 61 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 01, 2021
JOAN BROWN (California/British Columbia/India, 1938-1990), "Fan Dancing"., Acrylic, 13.5" x 8". Framed 15" x 13".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOAN BROWN California/British Columbia/India, 1938-1990 "Fan Dancing". Painted on a board fan. Signed in pencil on lower right of fan "Joan Brown". Titled on label verso.
Eldred's
Oct. 09, 2021
Joan Brown Monica With Goddess Nuit MM Ptg
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Brown, Joan (American, 1938-1990), Monica With Goddess Nuit, 1977, acrylic and mixed media, signed, titled and dated lower right, 19.25 x 27.25 inches, floated in a metal frame 21 x 28.5 inches. Exhibited at Selected Works of Art from Southwestern Pennsylvania Private Collections, Westmoreland Museum of Art, Greensburg, PA, June, 1992. Provenance: Allan Frumkin Gallery; The Estate of James Winokur, Pittsburgh, PA.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 09, 2021
Joan Brown, (1938-1990, American), "Nude with Plaid Blanket," 1975, Acrylic and graphite on paper under Plexiglas, 24" H x 36" W
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990, American) "Nude with Plaid Blanket," 1975 Acrylic and graphite on paper under Plexiglas Signed, dated, and titled lower center: Joan Brown 24" H x 36" W Provenance: Sale: Butterfield & Buttefield, San Francisco/Los Angeles, October 26, 1995, Lot 2505 Property of a Rancho Mirage Collection Exhibitions: Palm Springs, CA, Palm Springs Museum of Art, "Bay Area Works on Paper," May 28 - October 23, 2005.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 09, 2021
Joan Brown (1938-1990); Adolescent Cat;
Est: $800 - $1,200
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Adolescent Cat, 1983 Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 32/40, with the blindstamp of the publisher/printer, Tamarind, New Mexico, the full sheet, framed. sheet 30 x 22 1/2in (76.2 x 57.2cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 27, 2021
Joan Brown (American, 1938 - 1990) Original Painting
Est: $1,499 - $1,500
DESCRIPTION: Joan Brown (born Joan Vivien Beatty; American, February 13, 1938 ‚Äì October 26, 1990) Acrylic and Ink Original Painting on paper. Signed "Joan Brown" lower right. Framed. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: USA. DIMENSIONS: Frame is H: 17 1/2 " W: 15 3/8". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Apr. 14, 2021
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Donald, 1986
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Donald, 1986 copper over wood with inlaid ebony 31 x 32 x 12 1/2 in. 78.7 x 81.3 x 31.8 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 14, 2021
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Untitled, 1961
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Untitled, 1961 acrylic, tempera, charcoal, graphite, glue and collage on paper 29 1/2 x 24 7/8 in. 74.9 x 62.9 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 15, 2020
Joan Brown (1938-1991) - David with Statue of Mary Julia #2
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Joan Brown (1938-1991) David with Statue of Mary Julia #2 signed, titled and dated 'JOAN BROWN \"David with Statue of Mary Julia #2\" 9/12/76' (lower left) acrylic, pastel and fabric collage on paper 36 x 24 in. (91.5 x 61 cm.) Executed in 1976.
Christie's
Dec. 01, 2020
JOAN BROWN GOLDEN GATE WOODCUT
Est: $500 - $750
JOAN BROWN (American 1938 - 1990) Golden Gate - 1987 Woodcut and lithograph Pencil signed and dated lower right and editioned 44/80 lower left 36.5 inches x 26.25 inches (92.7 x 66.7 cm) Provenance: Acquired by the consignor directly from Walter Gallery, Santa Monica, California, December 14, 1989, with copy of original receipt. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Sep. 16, 2020
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Mary Julia #38, 1976
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) Mary Julia #38, 1976 signed 'Joan Brown' (lower left); titled and dated ''Mary Julia #38' 8/8/76' (lower right) acrylic and pastel on paper 36 x 24 in. 91.4 x 61 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 29, 2020
Joan Brown, Charlie Sava, 1974
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Joan Brown (1938 - 1990) Charlie Sava, 1974 lithograph, Bon � Tirer Dimensions: 30 1/8 x 22 in. signed, dated and editioned lower left: Joan Brown March 1974 Bon a Tirer titled in block lower center: CHARLIE SAVA / WORLD FAMOUS SWIMMING / COACH. A MEMBER OF THE / INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME. Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 29, 2018
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) SWEET HEARTS FOREVER, CIRCA 1960 GRAPHITE ON PLASTER ON W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Sweet Hearts Forever, circa 1960 Graphite on plaster on wooden base 18 x 18 x 1-1/2 inches (45.7 x 45.7 x 3.8 cm) PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ARTIST MANUEL NERI NOTE: A greeting card from Joan Brown to Manuel Neri attached to the base of the plate. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 29, 2018
JOAN BROWN (1938-1990) DONALD AND UNTITLED (RAT) (TWO WORKS), 1983, N.D. LITHOGR
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Donald and Untitled (Rat) (two works), 1983, n.d. Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper; acrylic on wood 30 x 22 inches (76.2 x 55.9 cm) (Donald); 29-1/4 x 11-3/4 x 5-5/8 (74.3 x 29.8 x 14.3 cm) (Untitled) Donald signed and annotated lower right: Joan Brown CTP (color trial proof aside from the total edition of 38), with the blindstamp of the publisher Tamarind Institute PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ARTIST MANUEL NERI EXHIBITED: Arts Benicia Gallery, Benicia, California "A Private Need (A Private Collection)," May 19-July 15, 2001. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 15, 2018
Work on paper, Joan Brown
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938-1990), "Chris," 1971, ink wash on paper, signed, titled and dated in pencil lower right, sight: 33"h x 22.25"w, overall (with frame): 37"h x 26"w
Clars Auctions
May. 02, 2018
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Portrait of a Horse, 1972
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Portrait of a Horse, 1972 signed, titled, inscribed and dated 'Joan Brown "Portrait of a Horse" 4/12/72 right panel' (on the reverse of the right panel); signed, titled, inscribed and dated 'Joan Brown "Portrait of a Horse" 4/12/72 left panel' (on the reverse of the left panel)enamel on masonite (diptych)Overall dimensions:84 x 96 in.213.4 x 243.8 cm
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2017
Joan Brown (1938-1990)
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Things in Vat, 1959 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9 cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2017
Joan Brown (1938-1990)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Dancer with Veil, 1974 83 7/8 x 72 in. (213 x 182.9 cm)
Bonhams
Aug. 22, 2017
JOAN BROWN (AMERICAN, 1938-1990) Untitled
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOAN BROWN (AMERICAN, 1938-1990) Untitled collage—ink, acrylic, tape and paper on paper laid down to masonite 39 3/4 x 26 in. (101 x 66 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 26, 2017
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Mary Julia #32, 1976; Mary Julia #33, 1976 (2) each 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joan Brown (1938-1990) Mary Julia #32, 1976; Mary Julia #33, 1976 (2) first signed, titled and dated 'Joan Brown "Mary Julia #32" / 8/1/76' (lower left); second signed, titled and dated 'Joan Brown "Mary Julia #33" / 8/1/76' (lower left) first acrylic and graphite on paper; second acrylic, graphite and charcoal on paper each 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm) Footnotes Provenance Clarke/Benton Gallery, Santa Fe. Acquired from the above by present owner in 1977. Exhibited Santa Fe, Clarke/Benton Gallery, 1977.
Bonhams