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# James Baldwin (1924–1987)

James Baldwin is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $500.

A work by James Baldwin sold in 2026 for $899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Baldwin work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Baldwin work is $500.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Baldwin worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Baldwin work is $500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Baldwin's auction record is $4,000, set in 2003.

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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.