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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James A. Porter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-a-porter (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.