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# James Burgess (1805–1861)

James Burgess is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,503. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Burgess sold in 2017 for $3,503, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Burgess work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Burgess work is $3,503.

The median James Burgess work on paper sells for $510 across 2 lots.

The median James Burgess photograph sells for $10,882 across 1 lots.

The median James Burgess print sells for $3,503 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,503 | $3,503 | — | 2017-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $510‡ | $855‡ | — | 2021-10-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $10,882 | $10,882 | — | 2008-04-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $10,882 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,503 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $855‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $165‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Burgess worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Burgess work is $3,503. The median James Burgess work on paper sells for $510 across 2 lots. The median James Burgess photograph sells for $10,882 across 1 lots. The median James Burgess print sells for $3,503 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Burgess's auction record is $10,882, set in 2008.

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

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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.