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# James Balog (b. 1952)

James Balog is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $178.

A work by James Balog sold in 2024 for $1,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Balog work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Balog work is $178.

The median James Balog photograph sells for $131 across 5 lots.

The median James Balog print sells for $945 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $945 | $1,260 | — | 2024-03-08 |
| Photography | 6 | $131 | $1,386 | 83.3% | 2026-06-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $1,386 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $630 |
| Photography | 2012 | $178 |

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 Balog worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Balog work is $178. The median James Balog photograph sells for $131 across 5 lots. The median James Balog print sells for $945 across 2 lots.

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

James Balog's auction record is $1,386, set in 2023.

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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 Balog auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-balog (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.