> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-ainslie · updated 2026-11-02

# James Ainslie (b. 1950)

James Ainslie is an Australia artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $260. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Ainslie sold in 2025 for $370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Ainslie work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ainslie work is $260.

The median James Ainslie painting sells for $280 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $280 | $370 | — | 2026-07-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $370 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $189 |

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 Ainslie worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ainslie work is $260. The median James Ainslie painting sells for $280 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Ainslie's auction record?

James Ainslie's auction record is $370, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Ainslie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-ainslie (updated 2026-11-02).

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.