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James Abbott Whistler (1839–1903)

James Abbott Whistler is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $149. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Abbott Whistler sold in 2021 for $37,038, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a James Abbott Whistler work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott Whistler work is $149.

The median James Abbott Whistler print sells for $40 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions1$40†$40†—2025-08-25

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Prints & Editions2025$40†

† 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 Abbott Whistler worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Abbott Whistler work is $149. The median James Abbott Whistler print sells for $40 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is James Abbott Whistler's auction record?

James Abbott Whistler's auction record is $37,038, set in 2021.

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