James Bourne (1773–1854)
James Bourne is a British (modern) artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $234. 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 Bourne sold in 2022 for $348, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Bourne on OpeningBid →What is a James Bourne work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bourne work is $234.
The median James Bourne work on paper sells for $205 across 15 lots.
The median James Bourne painting sells for $2,971 across 1 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,971‡ | $2,971‡ | — | 2007-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $205†‡ | $627‡ | 51.7% | 2026-07-14 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $137–$237†‡ | $204†‡ | $627‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,971‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $627‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $453 |
‡ 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 Bourne worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bourne work is $234. The median James Bourne work on paper sells for $205 across 15 lots. The median James Bourne painting sells for $2,971 across 1 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 Bourne work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Bourne work on paper is $205. 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 Bourne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Bourne work on paper is $627. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small James Bourne work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Bourne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $204, 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 James Bourne's auction record?
James Bourne's auction record is $2,971, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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