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# James C. Magee (1846–1924)

James C. Magee is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $478. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James C. Magee sold in 2001 for $4,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James C. Magee work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James C. Magee work is $478.

The median James C. Magee painting sells for $660 across 9 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $660† | $4,888 | 81.8% | 2016-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $250–$4,000† | $920† | $4,888 |

† 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 | 2001 | $4,888 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $4,000 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James C. Magee worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James C. Magee work is $478. The median James C. Magee painting sells for $660 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James C. Magee painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James C. Magee painting is $660. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James C. Magee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James C. Magee painting is $4,888.

### What is James C. Magee's auction record?

James C. Magee's auction record is $4,888, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.