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# J Lewis

J Lewis is a British artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $298. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by J Lewis sold in 2017 for $374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J Lewis work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J Lewis work is $298.

The median J Lewis painting sells for $260 across 15 lots.

The median J Lewis work on paper sells for $171 across 1 lots.

The median J Lewis print sells for $277 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $277‡ | $277‡ | — | 2017-07-13 |
| Paintings | 27 | $260‡ | $874‡ | 55.6% | 2019-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $171 | $171 | — | 2019-12-11 |

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

J Lewis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $277. Paintings (27 lots) median $260, record $874. Whether that record price 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) | 7 | $135–$322‡ | $250‡ | $500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $268–$637‡ | $398‡ | $874‡ |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $874‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $691‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $277‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $171 |

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

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 Lewis worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J Lewis work is $298. The median J Lewis painting sells for $260 across 15 lots. The median J Lewis work on paper sells for $171 across 1 lots. The median J Lewis print sells for $277 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a J Lewis painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J Lewis painting is $260. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is J Lewis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a J Lewis painting is $874. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is J Lewis's auction record?

J Lewis's auction record is $874, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “J Lewis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-lewis-3 (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.