James Augustus McLean (1904–1989)
James Augustus McLean is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $455. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Augustus McLean sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Augustus McLean on OpeningBid →What is a James Augustus McLean work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Augustus McLean work is $455.
The median James Augustus McLean painting sells for $550 across 15 lots.
The median James Augustus McLean work on paper sells for $135 across 2 lots.
The median James Augustus McLean sculpture sells for $650 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $550† | $23,900 | 93.8% | 2023-02-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $135† | $190† | — | 2017-08-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $650† | $650† | — | 2025-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $120–$650† | $360† | $950† |
† 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 | 2010 | $23,900 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,408 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $650† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $190† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $80† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Augustus McLean worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Augustus McLean work is $455. The median James Augustus McLean painting sells for $550 across 15 lots. The median James Augustus McLean work on paper sells for $135 across 2 lots. The median James Augustus McLean sculpture sells for $650 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Augustus McLean painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Augustus McLean painting is $550. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Augustus McLean's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Augustus McLean painting is $23,900.
What is the average price of a medium James Augustus McLean painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Augustus McLean painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Augustus McLean's auction record?
James Augustus McLean's auction record is $23,900, set in 2010.
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