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# James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian (1921–2005)

## What is James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $321 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a James Archibald Houston, O.C., FRSA, Canadian work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.