Frederic James (1915–1985)
Frederic James is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $375. 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 Frederic James is recorded as sold in 2026 for $375; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic James work is $375.
The median Frederic James work on paper sells for $375 across 3 lots.
The median Frederic James print sells for $532 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $532 | $632 | — | 2001-03-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $375† | $403 | — | 2024-08-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $632 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $431 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $403 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $375† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederic James worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic James work is $375. The median Frederic James work on paper sells for $375 across 3 lots. The median Frederic James print sells for $532 across 2 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 Frederic James's auction record?
Frederic James's auction record is $632, set in 2001.
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