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# Henry James (1843–1916)

Henry James is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,331.

A work by Henry James sold in 2026 for $1,331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry James work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry James work is $1,331.

The median Henry James photograph sells for $1,585 across 8 lots.

The median Henry James painting sells for $3,833 across 3 lots.

The median Henry James work on paper sells for $5,203 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,629 | $3,629 | — | 2010-11-23 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,833 | $6,557 | — | 2025-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,203 | $8,805 | — | 2022-11-23 |
| Photography | 8 | $1,585 | $3,906 | — | 2019-12-04 |

Henry James's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,629. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,833, record $6,557.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,805 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,557 |
| Photography | 2011 | $3,906 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,833 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,629 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,600 |

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 Henry James worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry James work is $1,331. The median Henry James photograph sells for $1,585 across 8 lots. The median Henry James painting sells for $3,833 across 3 lots. The median Henry James work on paper sells for $5,203 across 2 lots.

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

Henry James's auction record is $12,106, set in 2022.

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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.