James Coleman (b. 1949)
James Coleman is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $300. 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 Coleman sold in 2024 for $4,693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Coleman on OpeningBid →What is a James Coleman work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Coleman work is $300.
The median James Coleman painting sells for $212 across 7 lots.
The median James Coleman photograph sells for $3,582 across 2 lots.
The median James Coleman work on paper sells for $3,006 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 | 8 | $212† | $593 | 87.5% | 2024-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,006 | $4,693 | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,582 | $4,194 | 50% | 2021-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,693 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,194 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,971 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,318 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $593 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $450† |
† 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 Coleman worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Coleman work is $300. The median James Coleman painting sells for $212 across 7 lots. The median James Coleman photograph sells for $3,582 across 2 lots. The median James Coleman work on paper sells for $3,006 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 James Coleman's auction record?
James Coleman's auction record is $4,693, set in 2024.
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