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# James A. M. Whistler (1834–1903)

## What is James A. M. Whistler’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 714 auction results for James A. M. Whistler at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,062–$2,750, n=9). The auction record is $282,000 for Nocturne (2010, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nocturne, 1879-1880 | Etching and drypoint printed in black on warm | $282,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Yellow House, Lannion, 1893 | Lithograph | $125,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Ross Winans, 1860 | Etching and drypoint printed in black on light tan Chine coll | $118,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Nocturne: Palaces, 1879-1880 | Etching and drypoint printed in dark brownish black | $100,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Nocturne, 1879-1880 | Etching and drypoint printed in dark brown ink on cream laid paper | $85,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 6 | Finette, 1859 | Drypoint and etching on thin | $84,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | The Little Nude Model, Reading, 1889-1890 | Lithograph on thin cream laid Japan paper | $84,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Group of 6 etchings from the Jubilee or Naval Review Set, 1887 | Etchings | $78,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2012 |
| 9 | The Doorway, 1879-1880 | Etching | $70,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | The Garden, 1879-1880 | Etching and drypoint printed in dark | $70,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2017 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $7,375 |
| Prints | 702 | $2,280 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 704 | $2,375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 714 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James A. M. Whistler is an American artist with 965 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,328. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James A. M. Whistler sold in 2025 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James A. M. Whistler work worth?

Across 714 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James A. M. Whistler work is $2,328.

The median James A. M. Whistler print sells for $2,280 across 710 lots.

The median James A. M. Whistler work on paper sells for $9,775 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James A. M. Whistler prints typically sell for $1,375–$6,250 (the middle half of 703 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 710 | $2,280† | $282,000 | — | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $9,775 | $11,250 | — | 2023-03-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 37 | $38,400 | $282,000 | — | 2021-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 703 | $1,375–$6,250† | $2,375† | $282,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $282,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $125,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $10,800 |

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 James A. M. Whistler worth?

Across 714 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James A. M. Whistler work is $2,328. The median James A. M. Whistler print sells for $2,280 across 710 lots. The median James A. M. Whistler work on paper sells for $9,775 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James A. M. Whistler prints typically sell for $1,375–$6,250 (the middle half of 703 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James A. M. Whistler print?

Based on 710 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James A. M. Whistler print is $2,280. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James A. M. Whistler's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James A. M. Whistler print is $282,000.

### What is the average price of a small James A. M. Whistler print?

Based on 703 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James A. M. Whistler print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James A. M. Whistler's auction record?

James A. M. Whistler's auction record is $282,000, set in 2010.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James A. M. Whistler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-a-m-whistler (updated 2026-11-02).

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.