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# George Wharton James

George Wharton James is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $165.

A work by George Wharton James sold in 1992 for $5,910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Wharton James work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Wharton James work is $165.

The median George Wharton James photograph sells for $3,258 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2 | $3,258 | $5,910 | — | 1992-04-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1992 | $5,910 |
| Photography | 1992 | $605 |

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 George Wharton James worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Wharton James work is $165. The median George Wharton James photograph sells for $3,258 across 2 lots.

### What is George Wharton James's auction record?

George Wharton James's auction record is $5,910, set in 1992.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.