Richard Norris Brooke Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Richard Norris Brooke Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 27, 2026
RICHARD NORRIS BROOKE (VIRGINIA, 1847-1920) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN / SELF PORTRAIT
Est: $300 - $500
RICHARD NORRIS BROOKE (VIRGINIA, 1847-1920) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN / SELF PORTRAIT, oil on canvas, a bust-length depiction of a handsome gentleman with a distinct mustache. Signed lower left "R N R Brooke / Sketch". Possibly a self-portrait of the artist. Housed in a later frame. Late 19th/early 20th century. 23 1/2" x 19 1/2" sight, 26 3/4" x 24 3/4" OA. Catalogue Note: Richard Norris Brooke was born in Warrenton, VA, and remained there through the Civil War leaving in 1865 for training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts training under James Lambdin and Edmund Bonsell. Over the following years he taught at a number of different schools including the Virginia Military Academy in Lexington, VA before settling in Washington, DC in 1880 where he would spend the remainder of his life.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Dec. 27, 2025
Copy of Richard Norris Brooke's "A Pastoral Visit"
Est: $100 - $200
Artist(s): Unknown, Copy after Richard Norris Brooke (American, 1847-1920). Medium: Oil on canvas. Signature(s): Unsigned. Paperwork: N/A Condition: Damage to the paint, mainly along the right border. There are also several repaired tears. The work is unframed. Measurement(s): 28" x 41". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Nov. 22, 2025
RICHARD NORRIS BROOKE (VIRGINIA, 1847-1920) LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $200 - $300
RICHARD NORRIS BROOKE (VIRGINIA, 1847-1920) LANDSCAPE PAINTING, oil on canvas, depicting a warm toned landscape with a small stream reflecting the bright sky above. Signed and dated "RNB 1898" lower left. Housed in a contemporary gilt frame with Motyka Art & Frame Co., Cranston, RI. Dated 1898. 11 1/2" x 17 1/2" sight, 17 1/2" x 23 1/2" OA.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Oct. 07, 2025
Richard Norris Brooke (1847-1920), Landscape with cottage and trees
Est: $300 - $500
Richard Norris Brooke (1847-1920) Landscape with cottage and trees Oil on canvas laid to canvas Initialed lower right: R.N.B.
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 27, 2024
Richard Norris Brooke, oil on canvas landscape
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Richard Norris Brooke (American 1847-1920), oil on canvas landscape with two children and ducks, signed lower left, 25" x 30", frame - 36" x 42 1/4". NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Dec. 10, 2023
RICHARD NORRIS BROOKE (1847-1920) ROCKY COAST
Est: $400 - $600
Framed oil on canvas painting, Rocky Coast, signed lower right R.N. Brooke (Richard Norris Brooke, American, 1847-1920), sight: approx 23.5"h, 39.75"w, overall: 31.25"h, 47.5"w, 10.75lbs Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Dec. 10, 2023
RICHARD NORRIS BROOKE (1847-1920) HISTORY PAINTING
Est: $300 - $500
Framed oil on canvas painting, Altercation at the Altar, possibly depicting the slaying of Red Comyn by Robert the Bruce in front of the altar of the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries, signed lower left Richard N. Brooke (Richard Norris Brooke, American, 1847-1920), dated 1868, overall heavy craquelure, paint flaking throughout, sight: approx 49.5"h, 39.5"w, overall: 56.5"h, 46.5"w, 19.25lbs Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Dec. 06, 2022
Richard Norris Brooke (American, 1847-1920) Children and Ducks
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Richard Norris Brooke (American, 1847-1920) Children and Ducks Signed 'Rich N Brooke' bottom left, oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2cm) Provenance Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Frame: 36 1/2 x 42 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 29, 2022
Richard Norris Brooke American, 1847-1920 Breton à la fontaine
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Norris Brooke American, 1847-1920 Breton à la fontaine Signed RN Brooke (ll) Oil on panel 25 1/4 x 27 1/4 inches (64 x 69.2 cm) Provenance: Collection of David Sellin, Washington, D.C. Exhibited: Pennsylvania, PA, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Americans in Brittany and Normandy, 1860-1910, Sep. 24 - Nov. 28, 1982; Traveling to Fort Worth, TX, Amon Carter Museum, Dec. 16, 1982 - Feb. 6. 1983 then to Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Art Museum, Mar. 18 - May 1, 1983 then to Washington DC, National Museum of American Art, Jun. 10 - Aug. 14, 1983 Pont-Aven, FR, Musee de Pont-Aven, Pientres Americains en Bretagne, 1995 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 10, 2018
19th Century Oil On Canvas, Mounted on Board Impressionist Landscape
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Richard Norris Brooke (1847-1920) 19th Century oil on canvas, mounted on board impressionist landscape portrait. Signed lower left R.N. Brooke (Richard Norris Brooke). Image measures approximately 14 inches tall by 19 inches wide. Born October 20, 1847, in Warrenton, Va. Educated at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). During the years 1865–71, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy with Edmund Bonsell and James R. Lambdin; taught at Mount Vernon Institute; Broad Street Military Academy; and Villa Nova College. Held the Chair of Fine Arts at VMI, 1871–72. Served as U.S. consul to La Rochelle, France, 1877-79. Studied with Léon Bonnat, 1878. Lived in Washington, D.C., 1880–1920. Began collecting art for Thomas E. Waggaman, 1882. Was a founder-instructor of the Art Students League of Washington, 1884. Visited Holland, Paris, London, and The Hague, 1887–92. Studied with Emile Carolus-Duran and Benjamin Constant, 1888. Was vice-principal and instructor at the Corcoran School of Art, 1902–17. Was chairman of the Medals and Badges Committee of the President's Inaugural Committee, 1909, 1913. Died April 25, 1920, in Warrenton, Va. You are bidding at a live auction, please read the terms and conditions. Shipping costs of $45 plus any insurance fees will be added to your final price. Thank you for bidding!
Bodnar's Auction Sales
Oct. 21, 2017
RICHARD NORRIS BROOKE AMERICAN 1847-1920
Est: $500 - $1,000
Summer Landscape, oil on board, 13 x 19 1/4 in (33 x 48.8 cm), signed lower right
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Sep. 09, 2017
Richard Norris Brooke, American (1847-1920), House in a landscape, oil on canvas, 12 x 19 inches
Est: $400 - $600
Richard Norris Brooke American (1847-1920) House in a landscape, oil on canvas, signed lower right, framed. 12 x 19 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Apr. 12, 2012
Richard Norris Brooke (American, 1847-1920) A Shepherd and His Flock Signed "R. N. Brooke" l.r. Pastel on paper mounted to linen, 26...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Richard Norris Brooke (American, 1847-1920) A Shepherd and His Flock Signed "R. N. Brooke" l.r. Pastel on paper mounted to linen, 26 1/16 x 33 1/8 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame; treatment report from the Williamstown Art Conservation Center details a repaired tear, mended tacking margins, and a new archival support.
Skinner
Jun. 14, 2008
Richard Norris Brooke (VA, 1847-1920),
Est: $400 - $600
Richard Norris Brooke (VA, 1847-1920), Haystacks,oil on board, signed lower right "R. N. Brooke," housed in a period, likely original, molded wood frame with ebonized and gilt decoration. A member of the "Washington Landscape School," Brooke was educated at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington and later continued his art studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and while serving as US Consul in Paris. This landscape was likely completed while living in Warrenton, Virginia. DOA 16.25" x 19.25"; SS 11.25" x 14.25"
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 06, 2006
Richard Norris Brooke (1847-1920)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
In the meadow signed indistinctly (lower right) oil on canvas 28 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (71.8 x 92.1 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 03, 2005
Richard Norris Brooke (American 1847-1920) Bar Harbor, Maine Coastline
Est: $600 - $800
Richard Norris Brooke (American 1847-1920) Bar Harbor, Maine Coastline Signed R. N. Brooke l.l. Oil on canvas 20 x 30-1/4 in (50.8 x 76.8 cm)
Weschler's
Feb. 27, 2005
Impressionistic Forest Scene
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Brooke, Richard Norris (American, 1847 - 1920). Oil on Canvas Board, under glass. Forest scene in impressionistic style. Shades of gold and brown. Signed lower left "R.W. Brooke". In period gilt/gesso frame. Not examined out of frame. 16 1/2" x 20". 9 1/2" x 13" s.s. Estimated shipping: $35 - 70. This does not include insurance. Insurance is 1% of the total cost of this piece.
Farmer Auctions
May. 29, 2004
Painting by Richard Norris Brooke
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Painting by Richard Norris Brooke (Washington, D.C., 1847-1920), Dutch interior scene with woman spinning yarn, baby on floor with cat, signed lower left "R.N. Brooke", oil on canvas, lined, crackle, retouch mostly to middle but possibly more obscured by heavy varnish layer, 27 x 37-1/8", 19th century gilt wood and composition frame with cracks, repainting, losses to gilding and composition, see Christie's East, January 15, 2000, lot 28
Brunk Auctions
Dec. 06, 2003
Oil on Canvas
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Richard Norris Brooke, (1847-1920, Washington DC artist, genre, portrait, landscape, figure, works held in four museums), interior scene w/woman at window on spinning wheel, signed LL "R.N. Brooke", SS 26" x 36.5", DOA 36" x 43"
Leland Little Auctions
Mar. 15, 2003
FRAMED PAINTING:
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Depicting a woman spinning while a child plays with a cat at her feet. Signed lower left, "R.N. Brooke". (Richard Norris Brooke, American, born 1847. Died 1920.) Oil on canvas, 27" x 37". A European interior scene this painti [...more].
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