> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-coleman · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.