James Collins (1939–2021)
James Collins is a British artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $425. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Collins sold in 2021 for $531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Collins on OpeningBid →What is a James Collins work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Collins work is $425.
The median James Collins painting sells for $478 across 4 lots.
The median James Collins work on paper sells for $62 across 1 lots.
The median James Collins print sells for $158 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $158† | $158† | — | 2020-01-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $478 | $974 | 80% | 2021-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $62† | $62† | 50% | 2025-02-19 |
| Photography | 6 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James Collins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $158. Paintings (5 lots) median $478, record $974. A typical James Collins painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $974 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $531 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $158† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $62† |
† 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 Collins worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Collins work is $425. The median James Collins painting sells for $478 across 4 lots. The median James Collins work on paper sells for $62 across 1 lots. The median James Collins print sells for $158 across 1 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 Collins's auction record?
James Collins's auction record is $974, set in 2021.
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