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# James Aponovich (b. 1948)

James Aponovich is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,055.

A work by James Aponovich sold in 2024 for $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Aponovich work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Aponovich work is $3,055.

The median James Aponovich work on paper sells for $2,115 across 3 lots.

The median James Aponovich painting sells for $2,600 across 3 lots.

The median James Aponovich print sells for $385 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $385 | $385 | 33.3% | 2010-05-21 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,600 | $3,250 | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,115 | $3,055 | — | 2022-12-07 |

James Aponovich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $385 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,600, record $3,250. A typical James Aponovich painting sells for around 6.8× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,055 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,115 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $385 |

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 Aponovich worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Aponovich work is $3,055. The median James Aponovich work on paper sells for $2,115 across 3 lots. The median James Aponovich painting sells for $2,600 across 3 lots. The median James Aponovich print sells for $385 across 1 lots.

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

James Aponovich's auction record is $6,350, set in 2024.

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

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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.