James Brooks (1906–1992)
James Brooks is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,622.
A work by James Brooks sold in 2016 for $108,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Brooks on OpeningBid →What is a James Brooks work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brooks work is $9,622.
The median James Brooks painting sells for $60,009 across 13 lots.
The median James Brooks print sells for $975 across 9 lots.
The median James Brooks work on paper sells for $9,936 across 8 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $975 | $2,250 | 69.2% | 2022-11-30 |
| Paintings | 13 | $60,009 | $237,175 | — | 2017-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $9,936 | $32,396 | — | 2022-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $154,164 | $237,175 | — | 2016-05-11 |
James Brooks's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $975 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $60,009, record $237,175. A typical James Brooks painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $154,164.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $715–$1,375 | $975 | $2,250 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $23,155–$60,581 | $36,972 | $237,175 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $66,178–$103,179 | $86,146 | $154,164 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $833–$9,622 | $3,750 | $20,667 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $237,175 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $154,164 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $32,396 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $20,667 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,560 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Brooks worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brooks work is $9,622. The median James Brooks painting sells for $60,009 across 13 lots. The median James Brooks print sells for $975 across 9 lots. The median James Brooks work on paper sells for $9,936 across 8 lots.
What is the average price of a James Brooks painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Brooks painting is $60,009.
What is James Brooks's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Brooks painting is $237,175.
What is the average price of a James Brooks print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Brooks print is $975.
What is James Brooks's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Brooks print is $2,250.
What is James Brooks's auction record?
James Brooks's auction record is $237,175, set in 2007.
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