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# James Archer (1823–1904)

James Archer is a British (modern) artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,876.

A work by James Archer sold in 2021 for $8,738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Archer work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Archer work is $4,876.

The median James Archer painting sells for $7,851 across 9 lots.

The median James Archer work on paper sells for $122 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $7,851† | $50,708 | 90% | 2025-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $122 | $129 | 66.7% | 2019-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,738–$15,000 | $14,959 | $50,708 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $50,708 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $129 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $116 |

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 Archer worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Archer work is $4,876. The median James Archer painting sells for $7,851 across 9 lots. The median James Archer work on paper sells for $122 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Archer's auction record is $50,708, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Archer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-archer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.