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# James Cook (1728–1779)

James Cook is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,285. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Cook sold in 2019 for $3,213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Cook work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Cook work is $1,285.

The median James Cook work on paper sells for $1,054 across 4 lots.

The median James Cook photograph sells for $781 across 3 lots.

The median James Cook sculpture sells for $3,220 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,054† | $25,000 | 80% | 2022-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,220 | $6,354 | — | 2014-06-18 |
| Photography | 4 | $781 | $4,886 | 75% | 2011-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $6,354 |
| Photography | 2011 | $4,886 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,928 |
| Photography | 2011 | $781 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $87 |

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 Cook worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Cook work is $1,285. The median James Cook work on paper sells for $1,054 across 4 lots. The median James Cook photograph sells for $781 across 3 lots. The median James Cook sculpture sells for $3,220 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Cook's auction record?

James Cook's auction record is $38,103, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Cook auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-cook-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.