> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-ashton · updated 2026-11-02

# James Ashton (1859–1935)

## What is James Ashton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for James Ashton at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $105 including buyer’s premium (middle half $59–$293, n=12). The auction record is $697 for Island Views (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island Views | Oil on canvas on board | $697 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Coastal Scene | Watercolour | $660 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Moonlit Seascape, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $582 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Argyle Cut | Watercolor | $351 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Island Scene | Oil on canvas on board | $197 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Fishermen | Oil on board | $196 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Fishing Boats In The Bay | Watercolour | $139 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Seascape at Night | Oil on canvas on board | $123 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Coastal Landscape | Watercolour | $112 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Rocking Fishing | Watercolour on paper | $100 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $197 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $99 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $100 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Ashton is an Australia artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $131. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Ashton sold in 2026 for $582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Ashton work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ashton work is $131.

The median James Ashton work on paper sells for $100 across 13 lots.

The median James Ashton painting sells for $178 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $178† | $697 | 75% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $100† | $660 | 61.9% | 2026-04-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $122–$196† | $128† | $697 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $63–$123† | $99† | $351 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $697 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $660 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $582 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $351 |

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 Ashton worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ashton work is $131. The median James Ashton work on paper sells for $100 across 13 lots. The median James Ashton painting sells for $178 across 12 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 Ashton work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Ashton work on paper is $100. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Ashton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Ashton work on paper is $660.

### What is the average price of a James Ashton painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Ashton painting is $178. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Ashton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Ashton painting is $697.

### What is the average price of a small James Ashton work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Ashton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $99, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Ashton's auction record is $697, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Ashton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-ashton (updated 2026-11-02).

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.