James Cant (b. 1911)
James Cant is an Australian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,322. 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 Cant sold in 2021 for $3,683, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Cant on OpeningBid →What is a James Cant work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Cant work is $2,322.
The median James Cant painting sells for $5,437 across 18 lots.
The median James Cant work on paper sells for $462 across 4 lots.
The median James Cant print sells for $167 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 | $167 | $167 | — | 2026-03-04 |
| Paintings | 23 | $5,437†‡ | $10,527 | 78.3% | 2023-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $462† | $1,544 | 66.7% | 2024-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Cant's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $167. Paintings (23 lots) median $5,437, record $10,527. A typical James Cant painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $537–$5,626†‡ | $1,699†‡ | $7,023‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,453–$8,692†‡ | $6,210†‡ | $10,527 |
† 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 | 2010 | $10,527 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $10,476‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,544 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $818 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $167 |
‡ 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 Cant worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Cant work is $2,322. The median James Cant painting sells for $5,437 across 18 lots. The median James Cant work on paper sells for $462 across 4 lots. The median James Cant print sells for $167 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 Cant painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Cant painting is $5,437. 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 Cant's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Cant painting is $10,527.
What is the average price of a medium James Cant painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Cant painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,210, 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 Cant's auction record?
James Cant's auction record is $10,527, set in 2010.
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