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# James Abbe (1883–1973)

James Abbe is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $517. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Abbe sold in 2020 for $575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Abbe work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbe work is $517.

The median James Abbe photograph sells for $517 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 7 | $517‡ | $1,783‡ | 57.1% | 2020-07-03 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2004 | $1,783‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $575 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Abbe worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbe work is $517. The median James Abbe photograph sells for $517 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Abbe's auction record?

James Abbe's auction record is $1,783, set in 2004. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.