LIVE LOTS 17,750,525 HOUSES 866 UNSOLD RECORDED 4,679,484 UPDATED NIGHTLY
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1931–2022

James Butler R.a.

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8results on record
75%sell-through
$2,775median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$5,470record in our coverage

Drawn from 8 recorded results (6 sold · 2 passed) across 1 auction house, 2021–2026. What we cover

Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale

$1.5K$3.0K$4.4K2021: $1.9K median, 1 sold2024: $2.3K median, 2 sold2025: $2.4K median, 1 sold2026: $5.5K median, 2 sold202120222023202420252026

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$2.8K$1.4K$5.5K

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Compared with Louis William Wain James Butler R.a. Louis William Wain

$2.4K$4.8K$7.2K1998: $1.1K median1999: $1.3K median2000: $1.9K median2001: $3.3K median2003: $2.5K median2004: $2.3K median2005: $1.2K median2006: $4.1K median2007: $2.8K median2008: $1.3K median2011: $1.2K median2012: $1.0K median2013: $2.6K median2014: $1.4K median2015: $2.3K median2016: $2.7K median2017: $2.4K median2018: $3.3K median2019: $1.6K median2020: $2.9K median2021: $7.3K median2022: $4.1K median2023: $7.6K median2024: $8.9K median2025: $8.9K median2026: $3.5K median2021: $1.9K median2024: $2.3K median2025: $2.4K median2026: $5.5K median19982005201220192026
MetricJames Butler R.a.Louis William Wain
Median result$2,775$2,585
Record price $5,470 $48,752
Results on record8313
Years active at auction 2021–2026 1998–2026

Related artists: Louis William WainBernard DunstanAugustus Edwin John O.m., R.a.Robert Buhler R.a.

Prices realized 8 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 2 passed lots

DateLotMediumvs. estimateEstimate USDResult USD, incl. premiumHouse
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2026·07 A Lombard Banker of the Thirteenth Century 60cm (23 5/8in) high excluding marble base and plinth; 156cm (61 7/16in) high including marble base and plinth $1,334–$2,002 Bonhams
2026·03 Pensive Child 117.5cm (46 1/4in) high excluding base; 139.5cm (54 15/16in) high including base $1,335–$2,003 Bonhams
2026·03 Skipping Girl 169.5cm (66 3/4in) high excluding base; 176.5cm (69 1/2in) high including base $1,335–$2,003 Bonhams
2025·08 Little Dancer in Leotard 65cm (25 9/16 in) high including base $930–$1,329 Bonhams
2024·09 Reclining Nude 78cm (30 11/16in) wide $1,054–$1,581 Bonhams
2024·07 Pensive Dancer 56cm (22 1/16in) high excluding base; 59cm (23 1/4in) high including base $1,564–$2,345 Bonhams
2023·12 Sir Bobby Moore 56 cm. (22 in.) high (including the bronze base but excluding the marble base) $5,067–$7,601 Bonhams
2021·11 Girl Asleep in an Armchair 22cm (8 11/16in) long $1,070–$1,605 Bonhams

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