James Abbott Mcneil Whistler (1834–1903)
James Abbott Mcneil Whistler is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,201. 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 Mcneil Whistler sold in 2011 for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott Mcneil Whistler work is $6,201.
The median James Abbott Mcneil Whistler print sells for $6,201 across 10 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 | 18 | $6,201†‡ | $13,286 | 55.6% | 2011-11-19 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,995–$7,397†‡ | $6,201†‡ | $13,286 |
† 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 | 2000 | $13,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $12,401 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Abbott Mcneil Whistler worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott Mcneil Whistler work is $6,201. The median James Abbott Mcneil Whistler print sells for $6,201 across 10 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 Abbott Mcneil Whistler print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Abbott Mcneil Whistler print is $6,201. 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 Mcneil Whistler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Abbott Mcneil Whistler print is $13,286.
What is the average price of a small James Abbott Mcneil Whistler print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Abbott Mcneil Whistler print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,201, 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 Abbott Mcneil Whistler's auction record?
James Abbott Mcneil Whistler's auction record is $22,144, set in 2000.
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