James Baker Pyne (1800–1870)
What is James Baker Pyne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for James Baker Pyne at 23 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,880 including buyer’s premium (middle half $735–$3,496, n=8). The auction record is $39,950 for Ennerdale Water (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ennerdale Water | Oil on canvas | $39,950 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Pallanza on Lake Maggiore, 1800 | Oil paint | $37,402 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Lyme Regis, a view of the Cobb, circa 1840 | Oil on canvas | $37,082 | Sotheby's | Apr 2020 |
| 4 | A view from Greenwich Park, looking towards the Thames, 1800 | Painting | $12,997 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, Italy, 1800 | — | $10,581 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 6 | A view of Florence, from San Miniato, 1800 | Tin | $7,855 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 7 | View of the Bristol Channel, 1800 | Oil on canvas | $7,475 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2003 |
| 8 | Marina Grande, Sorrento, 1800 | Oil paint | $6,352 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | An extensive Lakeland landscape with figures conversing in the foreground, 1834 | Oil on canvas | $5,429 | Tennants | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | By the margin of fair Zurich's waters, 1800 | Oil paint | $5,210 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $2,515 |
| Other | 5 | $1,422 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $858 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,096 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $851 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
James Baker Pyne is a British (modern) artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,582. 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 Baker Pyne sold in 2026 for $5,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Baker Pyne work is $1,582.
The median James Baker Pyne painting sells for $1,880 across 47 lots.
The median James Baker Pyne work on paper sells for $410 across 13 lots.
The median James Baker Pyne print sells for $3,030 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Baker Pyne paintings typically sell for $964–$6,633 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 1 | $3,030 | $3,030 | — | 2022-11-29 |
| Paintings | 58 | $1,880†‡ | $39,950 | 81% | 2026-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $410†‡ | $2,313 | 76.5% | 2026-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $37,242‡ | $39,950 | — | 2023-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Baker Pyne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,030. Paintings (58 lots) median $1,880, record $39,950. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $37,242.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $657–$1,993†‡ | $1,154†‡ | $3,168 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $964–$6,633†‡ | $1,917†‡ | $39,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,181–$12,719†‡ | $5,210†‡ | $37,402 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $226–$458†‡ | $393†‡ | $1,422 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $39,950 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $37,402 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,030 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,422 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Baker Pyne worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Baker Pyne work is $1,582. The median James Baker Pyne painting sells for $1,880 across 47 lots. The median James Baker Pyne work on paper sells for $410 across 13 lots. The median James Baker Pyne print sells for $3,030 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Baker Pyne paintings typically sell for $964–$6,633 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 Baker Pyne painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Baker Pyne painting is $1,880. 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 James Baker Pyne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Baker Pyne painting is $39,950.
What is the average price of a James Baker Pyne work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Baker Pyne work on paper is $410. 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 James Baker Pyne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Baker Pyne work on paper is $2,313.
What is the average price of a medium James Baker Pyne painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Baker Pyne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small James Baker Pyne painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Baker Pyne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 James Baker Pyne's auction record?
James Baker Pyne's auction record is $39,950, set in 2022.
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