James W. (1931) Butler Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James W. (1931) Butler Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 14, 2025
James Butler MBE, RA, FRBS, RWA (British, 1931-2022)
Est: £700 - £900
James Butler MBE, RA, FRBS, RWA (British, 1931-2022) Girl with Pigtails in a Long Dress, bronze, dark brown patination, 16¼in. (41.3cm.) high.
Martel Maides
Oct. 22, 2024
James Butler; British 1931-2022; Seated Nude
Est: R30,000 - R50,000
James Butler British 1931-2022 Seated Nude signed, dated '73 and numbered 3/8 bronze with a brown patina height: 21cm; width: 21cm; depth: 38cm
Strauss & Co
Oct. 08, 2024
James Butler (1931-2022). A bronze figure of a female nude reclining upon cushions
Est: £600 - £800
§ James Butler (1931-2022). A bronze figure of a female nude reclining upon cushions, signed in the bronze and numbered V/VIII, 61cm wide, 24cm high
Gorringes
Jul. 31, 2024
James W. (1931) Butler, English 1931-2022, The Bather, Bronze
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
James W. (1931) Butler English, 1931-2022 The Bather Bronze With associated pedestal.
Nye & Company
Jul. 17, 2024
James Butler R.A. (British, 1931-2022) Pensive Dancer 56cm (22 1/16in) high excluding base; 59cm (23 1/4in) high including base
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
James Butler R.A. (British, 1931-2022) Pensive Dancer signed, numbered and dated 'IV/X Butler 89' (to base) bronze with a dark brown and green patina 56cm (22 1/16in) high excluding base; 59cm (23 1/4in) high including base
Bonhams
May. 23, 2024
§ James Butler MBE, RA, RWA, FRBS (1931-2022), a bronze bust of a woman,
Est: £200 - £400
§ James Butler MBE, RA, RWA, FRBS (1931-2022), a bronze bust of a woman, mounted to plinth base, signed to the bronze 43.5cm high overall In good condition with even patination.
Cheffins
Mar. 07, 2024
James Butler R.A. (British, 1931-2022),
Est: £400 - £600
James Butler R.A. (British, 1931-2022), 'The Cippico Fountain', signed and dated 1982, No.2/8, bronze with green patina, 20cm high, 30cm wide. Note: Artist Resale Rights apply
Kinghams Auctioneers
Feb. 22, 2024
§ James Butler MBE, RA, RWA, FRBS (1931-2022), a bronze bust of Diana Lloyd,
Est: £400 - £600
§ James Butler MBE, RA, RWA, FRBS (1931-2022), a bronze bust of Diana Lloyd, mounted to plinth base, signed to the bronze 43.5cm high overall
Cheffins
Dec. 07, 2023
James Butler R.A. (British, 1931-2022),
Est: £800 - £1,200
James Butler R.A. (British, 1931-2022), 'The Cippico Fountain', signed and dated 1982, No.2/8, bronze with green patina, 20cm high, 30cm wide. Note: Artist Resale Rights apply
Kinghams Auctioneers
Sep. 22, 2023
James Butler MBE, RA, FRBS, RWA (British, 1931-2022)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
James Butler MBE, RA, FRBS, RWA (British, 1931-2022) Girl with Pigtails in a Long Dress, bronze, dark brown patination, 16¼in. (41.3cm.) high.
Martel Maides
Aug. 27, 2023
JAMES BUTLER (1931-2022) BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
James Butler R.A. (British,1931-2022) Bronze Sculpture of a girl in a chair drying her feet. Measures 10"x6"x9.50". Weight 15 pds. James Butler, was one of Britain’s foremost figurative sculptors. His lively and popular representations of national and local heroes, from Richard III in Leicester to the footballer Billy Wright in Wolverhampton, grace many a British square, street and stadium precinct. PROVENANCE: Gippy Plantation
Charleston Estate Services Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 03, 2023
JAMES BUTLER 'GIRL ON CUSHION' (1980/1981)
Est: €300 - €600
JAMES BUTLER 1931 London - 2022 'GIRL ON CUSHION' (1980/1981) Bronze, part. dunkelbraun und part. hell patiniert. H. 19 cm, B. 29 cm, T. 23 cm, Gew. 6,4 kg. Seitlich signiert 'Butler', nummeriert '252/499', bez. 'E.A.' sowie wohl mit Gießerseistempel. Part. min. mit Oxidationsspuren, part. min. ber. JAMES BUTLER 1931 London - 2022 'GIRL ON CUSHION' (1980/1981) Bronze, partly dark brown and partly light patinated. H. 19 cm, w. 29 cm, d. 23 cm, weight 6,4 kg. Signed 'Butler' on the side, numbered '252/499', inscribed 'E.A.' and probably with foundry stamp. Part. min. with traces of oxidation, part. min. worn. Bitte beachten Sie, dass bei diesem Objekt wegen der Abgeltung des gesetzlichen Folgerechts § 26 UrhG eine pauschale Umlage von 2% auf den Zuschlagpreis zu entrichten ist. Please note that this lot has a flat-rated charge of 2% of the hammer price which will be payable to satisfy the provisions of the statutory resale right pursuant to art. 26 of the German Copyright Act (Urhebergesetz, UrhG).
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
May. 26, 2023
James Butler MBE, RA, FRBS, RWA (British, 1931-2022)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
James Butler MBE, RA, FRBS, RWA (British, 1931-2022) Girl with Pigtails in a Long Dress, bronze, dark brown patination, 16¼in. (41.3cm.) high.
Martel Maides
Feb. 17, 2023
James Butler, born 1931, Girl on cushion, bronze
Est: €450 - €900
James Butler, born 1931, Girl on cushion, bronze sculpture, signed, num. 165/499, about 20x31x23cm . German Description: James Butler, geb. 1931, Girl on cushion, Bronzeskulptur, signiert, num. 165/499, ca. 20x31x23cm
Henry's Auktionshaus
Dec. 08, 2022
James Butler MBE RA RWA FRBS, British 1931 - 2022- Reclining woman, 1971; bronze, signed, dated
Est: £700 - £900
James Butler MBE RA RWA FRBS, British 1931 - 2022- Reclining woman, 1971; bronze, signed, dated and numbered 'Butler 71 III/X', H13 x W41 x D20.5 cm (ARR) Provenance: with Grant Fine Art, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Roseberys
Dec. 08, 2022
James Butler MBE RA RWA FRBS, British 1931 - 2022- Reclining woman; bronze, signed and numbered
Est: £800 - £1,000
James Butler MBE RA RWA FRBS, British 1931 - 2022- Reclining woman; bronze, signed and numbered 'Butler VIII/X', H13 x W41 x D20.5 cm (ARR) Provenance: with Grant Fine Art, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Roseberys
Mar. 12, 2022
Butler, James (London 1931 Mtgl. D. Royal Academy): "Girl on Cusion", 1980
Est: -
VOLLBRONZE MIT DUNKELBRAUNER BIS DUNKELBRONZENER KUNSTPATINA, AUFL. 499 EXEMPLAREN, 32 X 20CM, ZUSTAND 1, IM GUSS SIGNIERT UND LIMITIERT.
Daniel Meyer
Feb. 24, 2022
§ James Butler RA (British, born 1931), a bronze model of a seated female nude,
Est: £400 - £600
§ James Butler RA (British, born 1931), a bronze model of a seated female nude, signed Butler and numbered III/X with Meridian foundry mark 19cm high
Cheffins
Nov. 23, 2021
James Butler R.A. (British, born 1931) Girl Asleep in an Armchair 22cm (8 11/16in) long
Est: £800 - £1,200
James Butler R.A. (British, born 1931) Girl Asleep in an Armchair signed and signed with initials, numbered, dated and inscribed 'VI/X/Butler/JB/'89/72' (to reverse of chair) bronze with a dark brown and dark green patina 22cm (8 11/16in) long For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 05, 2021
*James Butler RA (b.1931)
Est: £600 - £800
*James Butler RA (b.1931) *James Butler RA (b.1931) Reclining model bronze with brown patina, signed, dated and numbered 'IV/X Butler 82' on the base 40cm wide 13cm high *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Sep. 15, 2021
JAMES BUTLER (BRITISH B.1931) 'THE SUN BATHER'
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JAMES BUTLER (BRITISH B.1931) 'THE SUN BATHER' JAMES BUTLER (BRITISH, B.1931) The Sun bather, modelled as a female nude wearing a large brimmed sun hat with ribbons trailing from the rim, green patinated bronze. on a green marble circular plinth base, signed 'Butler', edition number '1/1' and dated '`06' 52cm high
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 30, 2021
James Butler, Midsummer Landscape, Lithograph
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: James Butler, American (1945 - ) Title: Midsummer Landscape Year: 1989 Medium: Lithograph, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 100 Size: 28 in. x 36 in. (71.12 cm x 91.44 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 08, 2021
λ James Butler (b. 1931), A bronze figure of Angela reclining
Est: £150 - £250
λ James Butler (b. 1931), A bronze figure of Angela reclining, portrayed lying in nude but for her nightwear around her bosom, inscribed Butler '74 6/250 and stamped Morris Singer Foundation London, overall 36.5cm long, 9cm high, 20cm wideJames Butler studied at Maidstone School of Art, St Martin's School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and was elected a member to the Royal Academy of Arts in 1964. He continues to make works for a small number of close friends, taking inspiration from his five daughters and wife, Angela. For a similar example, see Christies, Interiors, 28th November 2012, lot 541
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jan. 01, 2020
James Butler (B1931), bronze ballerina figural sculpture 1977, signed butler 77. height 15 inches.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
James Butler (B1931), bronze ballerina figural sculpture 1977, signed butler 77. height 15 inches.
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Mar. 13, 2018
AR James Butler RA (British, born 1931) Standing pony clubber 41cm (16in)(including base)
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
James Butler RA (British, born 1931) Standing pony clubber signed and numbered 'Butler X/X', bronze 41cm (16in)(including base)
Bonhams
Mar. 13, 2018
AR James Butler RA (British, born 1931) Girl on a bed 48cm (19cm)(length)
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
James Butler RA (British, born 1931) Girl on a bed signed and dated 'Butler 71' and numbered 'I/X', bronze 48cm (19cm)(length)
Bonhams
Nov. 30, 2017
James Butler, RA (British, b.1931) Young ballerina, bronze, signed and dated '77 to base, 14½in. (37cm.) high.
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
James Butler, RA (British, b.1931) Young ballerina, bronze, signed and dated ''77 to base, 14 1/2in. (37cm.) high.
Martel Maides
Nov. 30, 2017
James Butler, RA (British, b.1931) Reclining female nude, bronze,
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
James Butler, RA (British, b.1931) Reclining female nude, bronze, signed with initials, foundry mark ''Meridien London Bronze'' and numbered 1/9, 23 1/2in. (59.5cm.) long.
Martel Maides
Nov. 30, 2017
James Butler, RA (British, b.1931) Reclining female nude, bronze, signed 'Butler', 17½in. (44.5cm.) long.
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
James Butler, RA (British, b.1931) Reclining female nude, bronze, signed ''Butler'', 17 1/2in. (44.5cm.) long.
Martel Maides
Nov. 13, 2017
James Butler - Girl, Matress and Carpet
Est: R35,000 - R50,000
James Butler Girl, Matress and Carpet signed, dated 80, numbered III/X and inscribed with the title bronze with a brown patina, mounted on a marble base length: 39cm
Strauss & Co
Jun. 14, 2017
AR James Butler RA (British, born 1931)
Est: £700 - £900
AR James Butler RA (British, born 1931) Bronze Bust of a child, 1963
Bonhams
Nov. 30, 2016
AR James Butler RA (British, born 1931) Girl (Reclining Figure),
Est: £800 - £1,200
AR James Butler RA (British, born 1931) Girl (Reclining Figure),
Bonhams
Nov. 02, 2016
James Butler, Landscape in Evening Light. 1986.
Est: $60 - $90
Butler, James (United States, 1945- ). Landscape in Evening Light. 1986. Lithograph. Signed and dated l.r. James D. Butler 1986. 69.2 x 94 cm.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 15, 2015
JAMES BUTLER (British, born 1931) Girl with Legs Over Arm of Chair 1975 bronze edition 6/8
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JAMES BUTLER (British, born 1931) Girl with Legs Over Arm of Chair 1975 bronze edition 6/8 inscribed lower right on base: Butler 75/ VI/VIII 27cm (height); 30cm (length) PROVENANCE: Purchased in South Africa c.1970s Private collection, Melbourne LITERATURE: Berry, A., James Butler: Sculpture, p. 4 (illus.)
Leonard Joel
Nov. 10, 2012
JAMES BUTLER (American, b. 1925) Navajo Camp Oil on can
Est: $100 - $200
JAMES BUTLER (American, b. 1925) Navajo Camp Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches (50.8 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower left: Butler THE HOGAN FAMILY COLLECTION
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 12, 2012
JAMES BUTLER, R.A. (born 1931) "St Peter and St
Est: £300 - £600
JAMES BUTLER, R.A. (born 1931) "St Peter and St Paul", a cast and patinated bronze sculpture, and interpretation of the figures of St Peter and St Paul in York Minster, 21.5" high. This work was originally commissioned by York Minster
Duke's
Oct. 18, 2011
James Butler, RA (b. 1931), a bronze of a nude
Est: £600 - £800
James Butler, RA (b. 1931), a bronze of a nude girl in a chair, mid brown patination, signed and dated in the maquette 'Butler '79' and limited edition IV/X, 18cm high, 28.5cm wide, 31cm deep
Dreweatts 1759
Oct. 18, 2011
James Butler, RA (b. 1931), a bronze of a nude
Est: £600 - £800
James Butler, RA (b. 1931), a bronze of a nude girl in a chair, mid brown patination, signed and dated in the maquette to the rug 'Butler '73', 'Meridan London Bronze' and limited edition 3/6, 20cm high, 24cm wide, 33cm deep
Dreweatts 1759
Nov. 02, 2010
James Butler, RA (British, born 1931) 'Scrambling Pilot' 64cm (25 1/4in)(height)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
'Scrambling Pilot' signed, dated and numbered 'Butler '94/ V/X', bronze 64cm (25 1/4in)(height)
Bonhams
Nov. 11, 2008
James Butler (British, born 1931) Young ballerina 65cm (25 1/2in)(height, including base)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Young ballerina signed, dated and numbered 'Butler '90 1X/X', bronze 65cm (25 1/2in)(height, including base)
Bonhams
Dec. 06, 2007
Ballerina
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
James Butler (b. 1931) Ballerina signed, numbered and dated '11/X/Butler 77' (on the base) bronze with dark brown patina 15 in. (38.1 cm.) high
Christie's
Nov. 06, 2007
m - James Butler , b.1931 the bather bronze with green-brown patina
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
signed, dated 89 and numbered V/X on the base bronze with green-brown patina
Sotheby's
Sep. 25, 2007
James Butler RA (British, born 1931)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Girl in a bed signed and dated 'Butler 73', bronze 34 x 31 x 15cm (13 1/4 x 12 x 6in)
Bonhams
Jul. 17, 2007
James Butler RA (British, born 1931)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Girl in a bed signed and dated 'Butler 73', bronze 34 x 31 x 15cm (13 1/4 x 12 x 6in)
Bonhams
May. 04, 2007
James Butler (b.1931)
Est: £200 - £300
'Torso' Bronze, inscribed, 30.5cm high
Bonhams
May. 04, 2007
James Butler (b.1931)
Est: £200 - £300
'Torso Form' Bronze, inscribed and dated 1965, 23cm high
Bonhams
May. 17, 2006
James Butler (b. 1931)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Girl in a Chair signed and dated 'Butler/73' (on the reverse of the chair) bronze with a dark brown 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) high, excluding base
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2005
JAMES BUTLER, B.1931
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
LITTLE GIRL IN A GREEN DRESS LITTLE GIRL IN A GREEN DRESS height (including base): 52.5cm.; 20 1/2 in. signed and numbered IV/X bronze with green and brown patina
Sotheby's