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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $40† | $40† | — | 2025-08-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $40† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Abbott Whistler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-abbott-whistler (updated 2026-11-01).

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.