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# James Bohary (b. 1920)

James Bohary is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $4,688. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Bohary sold in 2019 for $6,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Bohary work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bohary work is $4,688.

The median James Bohary painting sells for $4,688 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $4,688† | $11,250 | 85.7% | 2020-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,156–$8,281 | $6,562 | $11,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,750 |

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 Bohary worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bohary work is $4,688. The median James Bohary painting sells for $4,688 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Bohary painting is $4,688. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Bohary painting is $11,250.

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

James Bohary's auction record is $11,250, set in 2019.

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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.