James Alexander Walker (1831–1898)
James Alexander Walker is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,641. 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 Alexander Walker sold in 2025 for $5,911, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Alexander Walker work is $1,641.
The median James Alexander Walker painting sells for $3,037 across 10 lots.
The median James Alexander Walker print sells for $58 across 1 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 | 1 | $58 | $58 | — | 2003-05-17 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,037†‡ | $18,960 | 83.3% | 2025-11-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Alexander Walker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $58. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,037, record $18,960. A typical James Alexander Walker painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,182–$4,433†‡ | $1,641†‡ | $5,911 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $800–$13,080‡ | $10,264‡ | $18,960 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $18,960 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $13,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $58 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Alexander Walker worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Alexander Walker work is $1,641. The median James Alexander Walker painting sells for $3,037 across 10 lots. The median James Alexander Walker print sells for $58 across 1 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 Alexander Walker painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Alexander Walker painting is $3,037. 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 Alexander Walker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Alexander Walker painting is $18,960.
What is James Alexander Walker's auction record?
James Alexander Walker's auction record is $18,960, set in 2011.
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