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# James Bama (1926–2022)

James Bama is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,350.

A work by James Bama sold in 2017 for $1,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Bama work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bama work is $1,350.

The median James Bama painting sells for $715 across 1 lots.

The median James Bama work on paper sells for $2,470 across 1 lots.

The median James Bama print sells for $1,950 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | — | 2017-03-21 |
| Paintings | 2 | $715 | $715 | 50% | 2017-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,470 | $2,470 | — | 2017-03-21 |

James Bama's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,950. Paintings (2 lots) median $715, record $715.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,470 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,950 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $715 |

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 Bama worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bama work is $1,350. The median James Bama painting sells for $715 across 1 lots. The median James Bama work on paper sells for $2,470 across 1 lots. The median James Bama print sells for $1,950 across 1 lots.

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

James Bama's auction record is $2,470, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.