James Brereton (b. 1954)
What is James Brereton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for James Brereton at 5 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,901 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,123–$2,064, n=5). The auction record is $4,000 for Foochow to London, 'Serica' and 'Black Prince' (2012, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foochow to London, 'Serica' and 'Black Prince', 1954 | Painting | $4,000 | Bonhams | May 2012 |
| 2 | 'Reindeer 2, Ploughing Moonlit Seas', 1954 | Oil on canvas | $3,334 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Taeping and Ariel, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $2,091 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Going Aloft Aboard the Solent, 1954 | Board the Solent | $2,064 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | The Robin Hood and Friar Tuck, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $1,901 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Incoming Tide, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $1,123 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Night Calm, the American clipper Invincible, 1954 | Oil on canvasboard | $950 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | 'The Wave'; and 'Wind and Tide', 1954 | Oil on canvasboard | $536 | Bonhams | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | In from the sea, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $241 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,983 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
James Brereton is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,037. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Brereton sold in 2026 for $2,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brereton work is $1,037.
The median James Brereton painting sells for $1,037 across 10 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,037‡ | $4,000 | 71.4% | 2026-10-21 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $394–$1,829‡ | $988‡ | $2,091 |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,091 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Brereton worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brereton work is $1,037. The median James Brereton painting sells for $1,037 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a James Brereton painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Brereton painting is $1,037. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Brereton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Brereton painting is $4,000.
What is James Brereton's auction record?
James Brereton's auction record is $4,000, set in 2012.
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