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# James Crisp (1879–1962)

James Crisp is an Australia artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $147. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Crisp sold in 2026 for $395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Crisp work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Crisp work is $147.

The median James Crisp painting sells for $224 across 1 lots.

The median James Crisp print sells for $98 across 3 lots.

The median James Crisp work on paper sells for $395 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $98† | $196 | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 3 | $224† | $224† | 33.3% | 2013-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $395 | $395 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Crisp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $98. Paintings (3 lots) median $224, record $224. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $224 (buyer's premium not included). A typical James Crisp painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $395 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $224† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $196 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $98 |

† 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 Crisp worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Crisp work is $147. The median James Crisp painting sells for $224 across 1 lots. The median James Crisp print sells for $98 across 3 lots. The median James Crisp work on paper sells for $395 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Crisp's auction record is $395, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Crisp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-crisp (updated 2026-11-02).

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.