James Drake Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Drake Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 18, 2024
James Drake (American, b.1946) 'Red Hands' Lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
James Drake (American, b.1946) 'Red Hands' Lithograph 2000, pencil signed lower right and #II/V, four color print of blurred hands massaging, unframed; together with a Robert Gottschalk 1985, pencil signed lower left and #10/50 titled '...a Motley to the View', both on deckle edge paper Property from: Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Graf, Woodlot Gallery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Sheet Size: 57 inches by 43 inches Category: Fine Art > Prints & Multiples Estimated Sale Time: 11:15 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: July 30, 2024, 10:07 am
Leonard Auction
Nov. 15, 2023
James Drake (b. 1946) Texas
Est: $300 - $600
FUN GUN LASER, 1989, lithograph on Japanese etching paper, signed and inscribed in pencil lower center, aside from the numbered edition 30, printed by Tamarind, collaborating printer Anya Szykitka, sight 12 x 12”, large heavy metal frame 36 x 36 x 4” with glass, 119 lbs.
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Jan. 20, 2023
†James Drake (Texas/New Mexico, 1946-), "City of Tells, Study No.1," 2004, black and white photography and oil paint, with an Arthur...
Est: $500 - $900
James Drake (Texas/New Mexico, 1946-), "City of Tells, Study No.1," 2004, black and white photography and oil paint, with an Arthur Roger Gallery label and artist information label attached en verso, presented in a bleached wood frame, H.-24.5 in., W.- 58 in., Framed H.- 29 1/8 in., W.- 62 3/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 24, 2022
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "City of Tells, Study No. 1"
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "City of Tells, Study No. 1", 2004 photograph with oil signed lower right. Float-mounted, glazed and framed. sheet 24" x 57-1/2", framed 29" x 63-1/4" Provenance: Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana; Private collection, Nashville, Tennessee.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 18, 2021
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "City of Tells, Study No. 1"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "City of Tells, Study No. 1", 2004 photograph with oil signed lower right. Float-mounted, glazed and framed. sheet 24" x 57-1/2", framed 29" x 63-1/4" Provenance: Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana; Private collection, Nashville, Tennessee.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Sep. 25, 2021
JAMES DRAKE (American/Texas b. 1946) A PRINT, "Bodies,"
Est: $500 - $800
JAMES DRAKE (American/Texas b. 1946) A PRINT, "Bodies," hand colored monoprint on paper, signed L/R in pencil, "James Drake." 17 1/2" x 23" Provenance: Property of Rob Clark, Beaumont, Texas
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Apr. 11, 2021
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "City of Tells, Study No. 1"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "City of Tells, Study No. 1", 2004 photograph with oil signed lower right. Float-mounted, glazed and framed. sheet 24" x 57-1/2", framed 29" x 63-1/4" Provenance: Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana; Private collection, Nashville, Tennessee.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 06, 2021
JAMES DRAKE (American/Texas b. 1946) A COLLAGE, "Masturbating for His Justice,"
Est: $800 - $1,200
JAMES DRAKE (American/Texas b. 1946) A COLLAGE, "Masturbating for His Justice," mixed media on paper, titled and signed L/L. 14 1/2" x 24" Provenance: Personal Collection of Nora Grossman, Houston, Texas.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Nov. 19, 2020
Drake (James) Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway, second edition, 1838 & others (5)
Est: £400 - £600
Drake (James) Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway, second edition, with folding hand-coloured engraved map but without the optional plates, folding table of distances, [1838]; Drake's Road Book of the London and Birmingham Railway, folding hand-coloured engraved map, folding table of distances, 3 engraved advertisements, [1839] § Roscoe (Thomas) The Book of the Grand Junction Railway, additional engraved vignette title, folding hand-coloured engraved map, engraved plates, [1839], all original cloth, gilt, the first two pictorial, a little rubbed; and 2 others by Roscoe, 8vo (5)
Forum Auctions - UK
Sep. 27, 2020
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "Praetorian Guard"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "Praetorian Guard", 1985 conte crayon, pencil, charcoal and watercolor on paper signed and titled bottom center and right, verso with "Texas Gallery, Houston, TX" label. Float-mounted, glazed and framed. 40" x 69-3/4", framed 43-1/2" x 73" Provenance: Texas Gallery, Houston, Texas; Private collection, Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 19, 2020
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "The Raft of Medusa"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "The Raft of Medusa" mixed media Xerox and collage on paper no visible signature. Glazed and presented in a custom, integrated hand-forged metal frame. sight 26" x 38", framed 30" x 42" Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 19, 2020
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "Praetorian Guard"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "Praetorian Guard", 1985 conte crayon, pencil, charcoal and watercolor on paper signed and titled bottom center and right, verso with "Texas Gallery, Houston, TX" label. Float-mounted, glazed and framed. 40" x 69-3/4", framed 43-1/2" x 73" Provenance: Texas Gallery, Houston, Texas; Private collection, Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 13, 2019
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "The Raft of Medusa"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "The Raft of Medusa" mixed media Xerox and collage on paper no visible signature. Glazed and presented in a custom, integrated hand-forged metal frame. sight 26" x 38", framed 30" x 42" Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 13, 2019
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946), "Praetorian Guard"
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
James Drake (American/Texas, b. 1946) "Praetorian Guard", 1985 conte crayon, pencil, charcoal and watercolor on paper signed and titled bottom center and right, verso with "Texas Gallery, Houston, TX" label. Float-mounted, glazed and framed. 40" x 69-3/4", framed 43-1/2" x 73" Provenance: Texas Gallery, Houston, Texas; Private collection, Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Dec. 02, 2016
James Drake
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Note: Description Updated 11/23. B&W, 1966. Fiber-based print. Printed later. Framed. Arnold Palmer on the tee, swinging club in the 1966 Masters Tournament. Signed and titled in ink by photographer, "Arnie On the Tee, 1966 Masters." 8 1/2 x 11in.This framed work has been professionally framed by Mr. Leifer’s preferred framer. The frame is handsome, created in a simple, modern design much preferred by museums. The woods is a light, natural shade; the glazing is a UV plexiglass of the highest quality; the backing board is generally a sheet of foam core. Many framed items also include a white matte. Framed works will be sold as-is, in frame. It is the bidders responsibility to remove the print from the frame if they so desire. More information on the specific framing can be provided by the auction house upon request. The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is.
Guernsey's
Dec. 02, 2016
James Drake
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Note: Description Updated 11/23. Wilt Chamberlain. B&W, 1959. Fiber-based print. Printed later. Framed. Chamberlain about to shoot a basketball. Signed and inscribed in ink to Neil Leifer by photographer, "For Neil, 'When We Were Kids.'" 20 x 16in. This framed work has been professionally framed by Mr. Leifer's preferred framer. The frame is handsome, created in a simple, modern design much preferred by museums. The woods is a light, natural shade; the glazing is a UV plexiglass of the highest quality; the backing board is generally a sheet of foam core. Many framed items also include a white matte. Framed works will be sold as-is, in frame. It is the bidders responsibility to remove the print from the frame if they so desire. More information on the specific framing can be provided by the auction house upon request. The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is.
Guernsey's
Dec. 02, 2016
James Drake
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Note: Description Updated 11/21. Joe Namath. Color, 1965. Type "C", older print. Joe Namath in Times Square. This photograph was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Signed and inscribed in ink to Neil Leifer by photographer, "For Neil. Broadway Joe in Times Square - 1965." 14 x 11in. The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is.
Guernsey's
Oct. 24, 2015
Cows in a field, framed watercolor on paper signed James Drake Iams AWS, 9"x12" sight
Est: $50 - $100
Cows in a field, framed watercolor on paper signed James Drake Iams AWS, 9"x12" sight
Patrick S. O'Neill Inc
Jul. 13, 2014
Book, James Drake, "Tounge Cut Sparrows
Est: $300 - $500
James Drake (American b. 1946), "Tongue Cut Sparrows", 1995, waterless lithographic book, signed and numbered on colophon, editon 10/18, Printed by Jeffery Ryan, Portland, Oregon, overall (with case): 14.5"h x 11.5"w x 2"w. Provenance: The David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg Collection (Chicago, IL)
Clars Auctions
Jul. 20, 2011
Miniature preening mallard drake, James Ahearn, circa 1950's.
Est: $350 - $550
Miniature preening mallard drake, James Ahearn, circa 1950's. Good paint detail, relief wing carving and metal tail sprig.
Guyette & Deeter
May. 16, 2010
James Drake (American, b. 1946)
Est: $200 - $400
James Drake (American, b. 1946) "City of Tells", Velaquez, 2002-2004, charcoal on paper with tape, sight 24" x 17-3/4", verso bears label of the Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans. Glazed, matted and presented in a silvered wooden frame.
St Charles Gallery
Jan. 24, 2010
James Drake (American, b. 1946)
Est: $300 - $500
James Drake (American, b. 1946) "City of Tells", Velaquez, 2002-2004, charcoal on paper with tape, sight 24" x 17-3/4", verso bears label of the Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans. Glazed, matted and presented in a silvered wooden frame.
St Charles Gallery
Dec. 15, 2009
DRAKE, JAMES (American, b.1946).
Est: -
Tongue Cut Sparrows. Portland: 21 Steps, 1995. Images printed with "waterless lithography" on Arches or Mulberry tissue. Folio (352 x 263 mm). Original pictorial boards. Light rubbing at board extremities. No 13 of 18 copies from a total edition of 26. Signed by the artist on the colophon. Printed by Jeffrey Ryan.
Bonhams
Sep. 26, 2009
James Drake (American, b. 1946)
Est: $400 - $700
James Drake (American, b. 1946) "City of Tells", Velaquez, 2002-2004, charcoal on paper with tape, sight 24" x 17-3/4", verso bears label of the Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans. Glazed, matted and presented in a silvered wooden frame.
St Charles Gallery
May. 16, 2008
Drake James
Est: £200 - £300
Drake, James Historia Anglo-Scotica, or an impartial history, 1703, 8vo, contemporary speckled calf; Lockhart, George Memoirs concerning the affairs of Scotland, 1714, third edition, 8vo, contemporary calf, title torn without loss, contemporary panelled calf, lacking half-title ?; Sadler, Ralph Letters and negotiations of Sir Ralph Sadler, Edinburgh, 1720, 8vo, contemporary panelled calf, head of spine rubbed; Scott, W. The border exploits. Hawick: for the author, 1812, 12mo, engraved frontispiece, list of subscribers, modern half morocco, uncut, spine gilt; [Stewart, J.] The trial of James Stewart in Aucharn in Duror of Appin for the murder of Colin Campbell. Edinburgh, 1753, 8vo, folding map, contemporary calf, small crack at head of joints; Innes, Thomas A critical essay on the ancient inhabitants of the northern parts of Britain, 1729, 2 volumes, 8vo, later half calf, several leaves in good facsimile, some damp-staining, chipped and worn; [Leslie, Hugh] Hot pressed doctors outwitted or who's afraid. By Hugo de la Loy. Edinburgh, 1808, 8vo, 3 engraved plates, modern half calf, spine gilt (8)
Lyon & Turnbull
Feb. 03, 2007
James Drake
Est: $400 - $700
James Drake Texas (b. 1946) OWLS pencil drawing, framed, signed: mid left sight size: H7 1/2" W9"
Charlton Hall
Jul. 11, 2006
James Drake (B. 1946)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
The Illegal three parts--graphite and charcoal on paper (center); printed ink on paper (left and right) overall: 76 x 115 1/2 in. (193 x 293.3 cm.) Executed in 1987.
Christie's