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# James Clarke Waite (1832–1920)

James Clarke Waite is an Australian artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,979. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Clarke Waite sold in 2019 for a hammer price of $35,450 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Clarke Waite work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Clarke Waite work is $6,979.

The median James Clarke Waite painting sells for $6,979 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $6,979† | $35,450† | 66.7% | 2021-12-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $35,450† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $9,606† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Clarke Waite worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Clarke Waite work is $6,979. The median James Clarke Waite painting sells for $6,979 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Clarke Waite's auction record?

James Clarke Waite's auction record is $35,450, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,450 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.