James Bolivar Manson (1879–1945)
James Bolivar Manson is a British (modern) artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,957. 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 Bolivar Manson sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $4,782 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bolivar Manson work is $2,957.
The median James Bolivar Manson painting sells for $3,406 across 29 lots.
The median James Bolivar Manson work on paper sells for $443 across 10 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 | 31 | $3,406†‡ | $13,517 | 93.5% | 2026-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $443† | $3,747 | — | 2023-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,078 | $13,517 | — | 2013-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,325–$4,331‡ | $2,559‡ | $5,528 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,833–$5,051†‡ | $3,406†‡ | $13,517 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $259–$582† | $443† | $3,747 |
† 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 | 2013 | $13,517 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $9,078 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $3,747 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,059 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Bolivar Manson worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bolivar Manson work is $2,957. The median James Bolivar Manson painting sells for $3,406 across 29 lots. The median James Bolivar Manson work on paper sells for $443 across 10 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 Bolivar Manson painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Bolivar Manson painting is $3,406. 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 James Bolivar Manson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Bolivar Manson painting is $13,517.
What is the average price of a medium James Bolivar Manson painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Bolivar Manson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small James Bolivar Manson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Bolivar Manson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,559, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Bolivar Manson's auction record?
James Bolivar Manson's auction record is $13,517, set in 2013.
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