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# James Chapin (1887–1975)

James Chapin is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,440. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Chapin sold in 2023 for $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Chapin work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Chapin work is $1,440.

The median James Chapin painting sells for $1,900 across 3 lots.

The median James Chapin work on paper sells for $582 across 2 lots.

The median James Chapin print sells for $117 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $117‡ | $117‡ | 50% | 2010-07-24 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,900 | $4,575 | 75% | 2023-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $582 | $780 | 50% | 2023-01-11 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

James Chapin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $117 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,900, record $4,575. A typical James Chapin painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,575 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $780 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $384 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $117‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Chapin worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Chapin work is $1,440. The median James Chapin painting sells for $1,900 across 3 lots. The median James Chapin work on paper sells for $582 across 2 lots. The median James Chapin print sells for $117 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Chapin's auction record?

James Chapin's auction record is $4,575, set in 2017.

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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.