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# James Basire

James Basire is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $316. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Basire is recorded as sold in 2014 for $730; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Basire work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Basire work is $316.

The median James Basire print sells for $402 across 6 lots.

The median James Basire photograph sells for $296 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $402‡ | $1,000‡ | — | 2023-11-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $296‡ | $296‡ | — | 2021-09-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $518 |
| Photography | 2021 | $296‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Basire worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Basire work is $316. The median James Basire print sells for $402 across 6 lots. The median James Basire photograph sells for $296 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Basire's auction record is $2,252, set in 2010.

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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.