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# James Bama

## What is James Bama’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for James Bama at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,225 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,360–$30,250, n=5). The auction record is $123,200 for Mountain Man, Anson Eddy (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Man, Anson Eddy, 1969 | Oil on board | $123,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 2 | Sioux Indian Wearing Ribbon Shirt, 1976 | Oil on board | $84,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | Slim Warren – The Old Cowboy, 1978 | Oil on board | $66,550 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Mountain Man - Wintertime, 1996 | Oil on board | $64,350 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | At a Mountain Man Wedding, 1980 | Oil on board | $55,575 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 6 | Don [Smaltz], Outfitter & Guide, 1980 | Oil on board | $50,575 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| 7 | Bob Edgar with Sharps Rifle, 1981 | Oil on board | $50,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 8 | The Gunfighter, 1995 | Oil on board | $46,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 9 | Sioux Indian with Eagle Feather, 1981 | Watercolor on paper | $44,625 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 10 | Mountain Man, 1979 | Watercolor on paper | $43,875 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $35,700 |
| Other | 9 | $33,275 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $19,200 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $32,725 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Bama is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $32,725.

A work by James Bama sold in 2026 for $66,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 James Bama works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a James Bama work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bama work is $32,725.

The median James Bama painting sells for $35,325 across 14 lots.

The median James Bama work on paper sells for $19,040 across 7 lots.

The median James Bama print sells for $80 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 | $80 | $80 | — | 2020-09-23 |
| Paintings | 14 | $35,325 | $123,200 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $19,040 | $43,875 | — | 2025-07-26 |

James Bama's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $80. Paintings (14 lots) median $35,325, record $123,200. A typical James Bama painting sells for around 442× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $30,250–$55,575 | $37,375 | $123,200 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,585–$20,635 | $19,200 | $43,875 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $123,200 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $66,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $43,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $21,060 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $80 |

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 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bama work is $32,725. The median James Bama painting sells for $35,325 across 14 lots. The median James Bama work on paper sells for $19,040 across 7 lots. The median James Bama print sells for $80 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James Bama painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Bama painting is $35,325.

### What is James Bama's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Bama painting is $123,200.

### What is the average price of a small James Bama painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Bama painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $37,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

James Bama's auction record is $123,200, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.