Francis Edward James (1849–1920)
Francis Edward James is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $169. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Edward James sold in 2020 for $226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Edward James on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Edward James work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Edward James work is $169.
The median Francis Edward James work on paper sells for $87 across 11 lots.
The median Francis Edward James painting sells for $155 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $155 | $155 | — | 2020-08-10 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $87†‡ | $372 | 64.7% | 2026-05-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $50–$216†‡ | $105†‡ | $372 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $372 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $226 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $155 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Edward James worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Edward James work is $169. The median Francis Edward James work on paper sells for $87 across 11 lots. The median Francis Edward James painting sells for $155 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Francis Edward James work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Edward James work on paper is $87. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Francis Edward James's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Edward James work on paper is $372.
What is Francis Edward James's auction record?
Francis Edward James's auction record is $372, set in 2001.
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