James Carroll Beckwith (1852–1917)
James Carroll Beckwith is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Carroll Beckwith sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $50,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Carroll Beckwith on OpeningBid →What is a James Carroll Beckwith work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Carroll Beckwith work is $2,875.
The median James Carroll Beckwith painting sells for $4,132 across 16 lots.
The median James Carroll Beckwith work on paper sells for $63,092 across 2 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 | 22 | $4,132†‡ | $228,600 | 72.7% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $63,092 | $125,000 | 25% | 2016-11-22 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,684–$29,900† | $8,365† | $228,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,304–$12,388†‡ | $2,352†‡ | $50,000† |
† 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 | 2026 | $228,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $125,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $50,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,185 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Carroll Beckwith worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Carroll Beckwith work is $2,875. The median James Carroll Beckwith painting sells for $4,132 across 16 lots. The median James Carroll Beckwith work on paper sells for $63,092 across 2 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 Carroll Beckwith painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Carroll Beckwith painting is $4,132. 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 Carroll Beckwith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Carroll Beckwith painting is $228,600.
What is James Carroll Beckwith's auction record?
James Carroll Beckwith's auction record is $228,600, set in 2026.
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