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# J. Appleton (1844–1902)

J. Appleton is an American artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,998. 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. Appleton sold in 2026 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Appleton work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Appleton work is $1,998.

The median J. Appleton painting sells for $2,034 across 28 lots.

The median J. Appleton work on paper sells for $1,092 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) J. Appleton paintings typically sell for $1,279–$4,532 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 33 | $2,034†‡ | $8,813 | 84.8% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,092‡ | $10,000 | 60.9% | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,432 | $10,000 | — | 2020-09-17 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,279–$4,532†‡ | $2,070†‡ | $8,813 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,592–$2,572 | $2,300 | $3,025 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $278–$738‡ | $550‡ | $10,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $8,813 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $8,050 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $3,025 |

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 J. Appleton worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Appleton work is $1,998. The median J. Appleton painting sells for $2,034 across 28 lots. The median J. Appleton work on paper sells for $1,092 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) J. Appleton paintings typically sell for $1,279–$4,532 (the middle half of 27 sold 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. Appleton painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. Appleton painting is $2,034. 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. Appleton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a J. Appleton painting is $8,813.

### What is the average price of a J. Appleton work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J. Appleton work on paper is $1,092. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is J. Appleton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a J. Appleton work on paper is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a medium J. Appleton painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium J. Appleton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,070, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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. Appleton's auction record?

J. Appleton's auction record is $10,000, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.