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

# James Allen (b. 1954)

James Allen is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,658. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Allen sold in 2024 for $1,806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Allen work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Allen work is $1,658.

The median James Allen painting sells for $72 across 12 lots.

The median James Allen print sells for $1,840 across 11 lots.

The median James Allen work on paper sells for $397 across 4 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 | 11 | $1,840 | $2,250 | — | 2024-11-08 |
| Paintings | 13 | $72‡ | $3,229 | 92.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $397 | $440 | 80% | 2026-06-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

James Allen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $1,840. Paintings (13 lots) median $72, record $3,229.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,748–$1,960 | $1,840 | $2,250 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $50–$76‡ | $69‡ | $291 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $3,229 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $440 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $417 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $291 |

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 Allen worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Allen work is $1,658. The median James Allen painting sells for $72 across 12 lots. The median James Allen print sells for $1,840 across 11 lots. The median James Allen work on paper sells for $397 across 4 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 Allen painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Allen painting is $72. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Allen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Allen painting is $3,229.

### What is the average price of a James Allen print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Allen print is $1,840.

### What is James Allen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Allen print is $2,250.

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

James Allen's auction record is $7,072, set in 2020.

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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 Allen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-allen (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.