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# 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.

## What is a Frederic James work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.