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# J W Tristram

J W Tristram is an Australian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $795. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by J W Tristram sold in 2025 for $874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J W Tristram work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J W Tristram work is $795.

The median J W Tristram work on paper sells for $749 across 16 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 18 | $749† | $1,357† | 88.9% | 2025-05-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $495–$864† | $749† | $1,357† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,357† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,201 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 W Tristram worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J W Tristram work is $795. The median J W Tristram work on paper sells for $749 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a J W Tristram work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J W Tristram work on paper is $749. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J W Tristram's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a J W Tristram work on paper is $1,357. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,357 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small J W Tristram work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small J W Tristram work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J W Tristram's auction record?

J W Tristram's auction record is $1,357, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,357 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.