James Bishop (1927–2021)
James Bishop is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $14,495. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Bishop sold in 2024 for $65,911, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Bishop on OpeningBid →What is a James Bishop work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bishop work is $14,495.
The median James Bishop painting sells for $71,133 across 17 lots.
The median James Bishop work on paper sells for $10,000 across 9 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $71,133† | $349,222 | 81% | 2025-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $10,000† | $14,495† | 75% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $189,080 | $349,222 | — | 2018-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $84,782–$189,080 | $103,565 | $349,222 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $9,030–$13,070† | $10,000† | $14,495† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $349,222 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $257,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $14,495† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $13,380† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Bishop worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bishop work is $14,495. The median James Bishop painting sells for $71,133 across 17 lots. The median James Bishop work on paper sells for $10,000 across 9 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a James Bishop painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Bishop painting is $71,133. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Bishop's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Bishop painting is $349,222.
What is the average price of a James Bishop work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Bishop work on paper is $10,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Bishop's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Bishop work on paper is $14,495. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,495 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large James Bishop painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large James Bishop painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $103,565, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is James Bishop's auction record?
James Bishop's auction record is $349,222, set in 2017.
See the full James Bishop record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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