James Archibald Houston (1921–2005)
James Archibald Houston is a Connecticut/Canada artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $150. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Archibald Houston sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $175 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Archibald Houston work is $150.
The median James Archibald Houston work on paper sells for $150 across 14 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 | 2 | — | — | — | 2013-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $150‡ | $450‡ | 77.8% | 2020-12-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $450‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $190‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Archibald Houston worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Archibald Houston work is $150. The median James Archibald Houston work on paper sells for $150 across 14 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 Archibald Houston work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Archibald Houston work on paper is $150. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Archibald Houston's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Archibald Houston work on paper is $450. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is James Archibald Houston's auction record?
James Archibald Houston's auction record is $450, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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