James Alfred Turner (1850–1908)
What is James Alfred Turner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for James Alfred Turner at 4 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,988 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,239–$13,482, n=9). The auction record is $31,845 for IS IT SERIOUS (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IS IT SERIOUS, 1889 | Oil on canvas | $31,845 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | THE CORDUROY ROAD, 1889 | Oil on canvas | $31,845 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | RIVER LANDSCAPE (POSSIBLY THE GOULBURN RIVER NEAR SEYMOUR), 1891 | Oil on canvas | $21,666 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | JAMES ALFRED TURNER (1850-1908), 1887 | Oil on board | $17,365 | Christie's | Aug 2004 |
| 5 | KEEP IT DARK, 1894 | Oil on canvas | $16,662 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 6 | KEEP IT DARK, 1894 | Oil on canvas | $16,662 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 7 | THE DROVER, 1896 | Oil on canvas | $15,599 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 8 | BREAKING IN THE BRONCO, c.1899 | Oil on canvas | $15,507 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | At Schnapper Point, Victoria, 1888 | Oil on canvas | $14,980 | Menzies Art Brands | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | WORKING FOR A SELECTOR, 1886 | Oil on canvas | $14,733 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $8,394 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $15,243 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $5,878 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
James Alfred Turner is a British/Australia artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $7,799. 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 Alfred Turner sold in 2025 for $8,988, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full James Alfred Turner record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View James Alfred Turner on OpeningBid →What is a James Alfred Turner work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Alfred Turner work is $7,799.
The median James Alfred Turner painting sells for $7,799 across 35 lots.
The median James Alfred Turner work on paper sells for $2,614 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Alfred Turner paintings typically sell for $4,306–$10,669 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $7,799†‡ | $37,836† | 94.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,614† | $2,614† | — | 2014-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,845† | $37,836† | — | 2022-06-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $4,306–$10,669†‡ | $5,506†‡ | $17,365 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $10,984–$15,796† | $14,466† | $37,836† |
† 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 | 2022 | $37,836† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,666 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,326 |
† 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 Alfred Turner worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Alfred Turner work is $7,799. The median James Alfred Turner painting sells for $7,799 across 35 lots. The median James Alfred Turner work on paper sells for $2,614 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Alfred Turner paintings typically sell for $4,306–$10,669 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Alfred Turner painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Alfred Turner painting is $7,799. 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 Alfred Turner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Alfred Turner painting is $37,836. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,836 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small James Alfred Turner painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Alfred Turner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium James Alfred Turner painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Alfred Turner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Alfred Turner's auction record?
James Alfred Turner's auction record is $37,836, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,836 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full James Alfred Turner record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View James Alfred Turner on OpeningBid →