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# James Abbott MacNeill Whistler (1834–1903)

James Abbott MacNeill Whistler is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $335. 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 Abbott MacNeill Whistler is recorded as sold in 2018 for $342; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Abbott MacNeill Whistler work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott MacNeill Whistler work is $335.

The median James Abbott MacNeill Whistler print sells for $335 across 4 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 | 9 | $335†‡ | $552‡ | 44.4% | 2023-03-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $552‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $342‡ |

‡ 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 Abbott MacNeill Whistler worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott MacNeill Whistler work is $335. The median James Abbott MacNeill Whistler print sells for $335 across 4 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 James Abbott MacNeill Whistler's auction record?

James Abbott MacNeill Whistler's auction record is $552, set in 2018. 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.