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# James A. Michener (1907–1997)

James A. Michener is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James A. Michener sold in 2026 for $1,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James A. Michener work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James A. Michener work is $650.

The median James A. Michener work on paper sells for $2,550 across 1 lots.

The median James A. Michener print sells for $1,550 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 | — | 2020-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 | 50% | 2025-03-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,550 |

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. Michener worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James A. Michener work is $650. The median James A. Michener work on paper sells for $2,550 across 1 lots. The median James A. Michener print sells for $1,550 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James A. Michener's auction record?

James A. Michener's auction record is $2,550, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.