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# James Basire the Elder (1730–1802)

James Basire the Elder is a British artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $626. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Basire the Elder sold in 2021 for $735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Basire the Elder work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Basire the Elder work is $626.

The median James Basire the Elder print sells for $435 across 4 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 | 4 | $435† | $735 | — | 2024-09-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $735 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $626† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 the Elder worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Basire the Elder work is $626. The median James Basire the Elder print sells for $435 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Basire the Elder's auction record is $735, set in 2021.

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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.