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# James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American (1834–1903)

James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,804.

A work by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American sold in 2025 for $3,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American work is $2,804.

The median James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American print sells for $548 across 14 lots.

The median James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American work on paper sells for $4,415 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $548 | $620 | — | 2022-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,415 | $7,237 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-05-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,237 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,030 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $476 |

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 McNeill Whistler, American worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American work is $2,804. The median James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American print sells for $548 across 14 lots. The median James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American work on paper sells for $4,415 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American print is $548.

### What is James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American print is $620.

### What is James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American's auction record?

James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American's auction record is $7,237, set in 2025.

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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.