James Carlin (1906–2005)
James Carlin is an Irish/American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $228. 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 Carlin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $300; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Carlin on OpeningBid →What is a James Carlin work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Carlin work is $228.
The median James Carlin painting sells for $125 across 7 lots.
The median James Carlin work on paper sells for $411 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $125†‡ | $937 | 70% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $411 | $1,528 | 71.4% | 2025-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $125–$281†‡ | $175†‡ | $937 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,528 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $937 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $524 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $300‡ |
‡ 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 Carlin worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Carlin work is $228. The median James Carlin painting sells for $125 across 7 lots. The median James Carlin work on paper sells for $411 across 5 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 James Carlin's auction record?
James Carlin's auction record is $1,528, set in 2006.
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