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# James Cumming (1922–1991)

James Cumming is a British (modern) artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,958.

A work by James Cumming sold in 2026 for $3,382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Cumming work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Cumming work is $1,958.

The median James Cumming painting sells for $2,670 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,670 | $5,456 | 80% | 2026-01-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,456 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,382 |

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 Cumming worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Cumming work is $1,958. The median James Cumming painting sells for $2,670 across 4 lots.

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

James Cumming's auction record is $5,456, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.