James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian (1921–2005)
What is James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian at 1 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $356 including buyer’s premium (middle half $243–$722, n=7). The auction record is $2,524 for ESKIMO BOAT IN ICE (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (FIGURE SITTING), circa 1959 | Linoleum and fibre-board print | $732 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 2 | PAUTA WITH CARVING, 1958 | Ink on paper signed, titled and dated | $503 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 3 | PEOPLE, 1961 | Ink wash on paper signed and dated lower right sight | $356 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | SEATED WOMAN, 1955 | Graphite drawing signed lower right and dated Feb. 1955 at | $340 | Waddingtons | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | WOMAN AND CHILD, 1958 | Ink on paper signed and dated lower left sight 9.75 x | $302 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | MOTHER AND CHILD, 1961 | Ink on paper signed and dated lower left sight 10.25 | $183 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | WOMEN, 1961 | Ink on paper signed and dated lower right sheet 13 x | $165 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESKIMO BOAT IN ICE, 1958 | Woodcut signed, titled, dated, and numbered #29 sight | $2,524 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 2 | STRANDED WHALE, 1957 | Woodcut titled, dated, and numbered 6/30 | $1,083 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 3 | ARCTIC MOTHER AND CHILD, 1969 | Lithograph titled, dated, and numbered 34/200 | $361 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $321 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $358 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $340.
A work by James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian sold in 2026 for $2,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian work is $340.
The median James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian work on paper sells for $321 across 9 lots.
The median James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian print sells for $908 across 6 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $908 | $2,524 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $321 | $503 | — | 2026-02-05 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $213–$352 | $321 | $503 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,524 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,083 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $503 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $356 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian work is $340. The median James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian work on paper sells for $321 across 9 lots. The median James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian print sells for $908 across 6 lots.
What is James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian's auction record?
James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian's auction record is $340, set in 2016.
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