James Boswell (1906–1971)
James Boswell is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $758. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Boswell sold in 2026 for $1,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Boswell work is $758.
The median James Boswell print sells for $1,021 across 7 lots.
The median James Boswell painting sells for $2,630 across 2 lots.
The median James Boswell work on paper sells for $650 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,021‡ | $4,818‡ | 77.8% | 2025-06-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,630 | $3,182 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $650‡ | $1,149 | — | 2026-06-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Boswell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,021 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,630, record $3,182. A typical James Boswell painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,021–$1,937‡ | $1,021‡ | $1,937 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,818‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,182 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,079 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,937 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,149 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $150‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Boswell worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Boswell work is $758. The median James Boswell print sells for $1,021 across 7 lots. The median James Boswell painting sells for $2,630 across 2 lots. The median James Boswell work on paper sells for $650 across 2 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 James Boswell's auction record?
James Boswell's auction record is $4,818, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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