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# Captain James Cook (1728–1779)

Captain James Cook is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $2,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Captain James Cook sold in 2023 for $20,249, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Captain James Cook work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Captain James Cook work is $2,700.

The median Captain James Cook photograph sells for $20,249 across 1 lots.

The median Captain James Cook print sells for $375 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $375 | $375 | — | 2018-06-07 |
| Photography | 1 | $20,249 | $20,249 | — | 2023-09-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $20,249 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $375 |

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 Captain James Cook worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Captain James Cook work is $2,700. The median Captain James Cook photograph sells for $20,249 across 1 lots. The median Captain James Cook print sells for $375 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Captain James Cook's auction record?

Captain James Cook's auction record is $20,249, set in 2023.

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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, “Captain James Cook auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/captain-james-cook (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.