> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-basire-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# James Basire (1730–1802)

James Basire is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,838. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Basire sold in 2026 for $2,209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Basire work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Basire work is $1,838.

The median James Basire print sells for $1,370 across 3 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 | 3 | $1,370 | $2,209 | — | 2026-09-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,209 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $531 |

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 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Basire work is $1,838. The median James Basire print sells for $1,370 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Basire's auction record is $2,209, set in 2026.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Basire auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-basire-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.