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# James Bishop (b. 1927)

James Bishop is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $7,500.

A work by James Bishop sold in 2019 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Bishop work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bishop work is $7,500.

The median James Bishop work on paper sells for $6,875 across 3 lots.

The median James Bishop painting sells for $8,125 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $8,125 | $8,750 | — | 2019-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $6,875 | $28,229 | — | 2019-12-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $28,229 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,875 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Bishop worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bishop work is $7,500. The median James Bishop work on paper sells for $6,875 across 3 lots. The median James Bishop painting sells for $8,125 across 2 lots.

### What is James Bishop's auction record?

James Bishop's auction record is $28,229, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Bishop auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bishop-james (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.