James Charles Ward
James Charles Ward is a British artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,171. 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 Charles Ward is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,477; 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 Charles Ward on OpeningBid →What is a James Charles Ward work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Charles Ward work is $1,171.
The median James Charles Ward painting sells for $885 across 13 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 | 19 | $885†‡ | $17,053 | 68.4% | 2026-05-12 |
† 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) | 10 | $777–$3,233†‡ | $885†‡ | $17,053 |
† 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 | 2013 | $17,053 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $16,365‡ |
‡ 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 Charles Ward worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Charles Ward work is $1,171. The median James Charles Ward painting sells for $885 across 13 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 Charles Ward painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Charles Ward painting is $885. 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 Charles Ward's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Charles Ward painting is $17,053.
What is the average price of a medium James Charles Ward painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Charles Ward painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $885, 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 Charles Ward's auction record?
James Charles Ward's auction record is $17,053, set in 2013.
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