James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834–1903)
James Abbot McNeill Whistler is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $714. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Abbot McNeill Whistler sold in 2026 for $1,656, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbot McNeill Whistler work is $714.
The median James Abbot McNeill Whistler print sells for $535 across 38 lots.
The median James Abbot McNeill Whistler work on paper sells for $1,298 across 1 lots.
The median James Abbot McNeill Whistler painting sells for $400 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Abbot McNeill Whistler prints typically sell for $395–$1,497 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $535†‡ | $3,833 | 97.4% | 2026-05-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $400† | $400† | — | 2023-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,298 | $1,298 | 50% | 2023-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,962‡ | $3,833 | — | 2024-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Abbot McNeill Whistler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $535 with 97.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $400, record $400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,962.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $395–$1,497†‡ | $518†‡ | $3,833 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,833 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,962 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,298 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Abbot McNeill Whistler worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbot McNeill Whistler work is $714. The median James Abbot McNeill Whistler print sells for $535 across 38 lots. The median James Abbot McNeill Whistler work on paper sells for $1,298 across 1 lots. The median James Abbot McNeill Whistler painting sells for $400 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Abbot McNeill Whistler prints typically sell for $395–$1,497 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a James Abbot McNeill Whistler print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Abbot McNeill Whistler print is $535. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James Abbot McNeill Whistler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Abbot McNeill Whistler print is $3,833.
What is the average price of a small James Abbot McNeill Whistler print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Abbot McNeill Whistler print (small (under 50 cm)) is $518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James Abbot McNeill Whistler's auction record?
James Abbot McNeill Whistler's auction record is $3,833, set in 2024.
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