James A. Porter (1905–1970)
James A. Porter is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James A. Porter sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James A. Porter on OpeningBid →What is a James A. Porter work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James A. Porter work is $6,500.
The median James A. Porter painting sells for $15,000 across 12 lots.
The median James A. Porter work on paper sells for $3,250 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $15,000† | $24,000 | 75% | 2025-03-15 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $3,250 | $11,250 | 93.3% | 2022-03-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,500–$18,750† | $13,750† | $24,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,678–$4,768 | $3,375 | $11,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $24,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $23,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James A. Porter worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James A. Porter work is $6,500. The median James A. Porter painting sells for $15,000 across 12 lots. The median James A. Porter work on paper sells for $3,250 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James A. Porter painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James A. Porter painting is $15,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James A. Porter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James A. Porter painting is $24,000.
What is the average price of a James A. Porter work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James A. Porter work on paper is $3,250.
What is James A. Porter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James A. Porter work on paper is $11,250.
What is the average price of a medium James A. Porter work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James A. Porter work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is James A. Porter's auction record?
James A. Porter's auction record is $24,000, set in 2007.
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