J. A. Turner (1850–1908)
J. A. Turner is an Australia artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $6,095. 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 J. A. Turner sold in 2023 for $14,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View J. A. Turner on OpeningBid →What is a J. A. Turner work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. A. Turner work is $6,095.
The median J. A. Turner painting sells for $6,537 across 16 lots.
The median J. A. Turner work on paper sells for $269 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $6,537†‡ | $34,104 | 66.7% | 2026-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $269† | $269† | — | 2015-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,330–$6,095†‡ | $5,414†‡ | $14,273 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $13,328–$23,669‡ | $16,575‡ | $25,097‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $34,104 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,097‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $269† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a J. A. Turner worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. A. Turner work is $6,095. The median J. A. Turner painting sells for $6,537 across 16 lots. The median J. A. Turner work on paper sells for $269 across 1 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 the average price of a J. A. Turner painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. A. Turner painting is $6,537. 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 J. A. Turner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J. A. Turner painting is $34,104.
What is J. A. Turner's auction record?
J. A. Turner's auction record is $34,104, set in 2023.
See the full J. A. Turner record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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