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# Frederick James (1855–1932)

Frederick James is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $770. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick James sold in 2012 for $770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick James work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick James work is $770.

The median Frederick James painting sells for $770 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $770‡ | $1,955 | 71.4% | 2012-09-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $1,955 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $1,700 |

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 Frederick James worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick James work is $770. The median Frederick James painting sells for $770 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Frederick James's auction record is $1,955, set in 1997.

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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, “Frederick James auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-james (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.