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# James Daniel Torlakson (b. 1951)

## What is James Daniel Torlakson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for James Daniel Torlakson at 5 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,040–$2,805, n=5). The auction record is $4,845 for Group of Two Works on Paper (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group of Two Works on Paper, 1951 | Works on paper | $4,845 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Russ Leifsens's Rig, 1975 | Ink | $3,750 | Wright | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Tilt-a-Whirl, 1951 | Color on paper | $2,805 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Deserted Drive-In II, 1988 | Watercolor on paper | $2,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2025 |
| 5 | Barney Greenbaum and His Metro, 1951 | Watercolor | $2,040 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Hillcroft Motel, 1951 | Color on paper | $2,040 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Table Rock II, 1980 | Graphite on paper | $1,067 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 8 | Table Rock II, 1980 | Watercolor | $1,067 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 9 | Portrait in a Broken Mirror, 1951 | Graphite and charcoal on paper | $192 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOT OF TWO PHOTOREALIST WORKS JAMES TORLAKSON (AMERICAN, B. | Etching | $431 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 1995 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,270 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,554 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Daniel Torlakson is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,040.

A work by James Daniel Torlakson sold in 2025 for $2,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Daniel Torlakson work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Daniel Torlakson work is $2,040.

The median James Daniel Torlakson work on paper sells for $2,500 across 7 lots.

The median James Daniel Torlakson painting sells for $1,554 across 2 lots.

The median James Daniel Torlakson print sells for $270 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $270 | $431 | 66.7% | 1995-02-09 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,554 | $2,040 | 66.7% | 2025-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,500 | $4,845 | 87.5% | 2025-06-24 |

James Daniel Torlakson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $270 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,554, record $2,040. A typical James Daniel Torlakson painting sells for around 5.7× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,845 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,040 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,067 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $431 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $110 |

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 Daniel Torlakson worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Daniel Torlakson work is $2,040. The median James Daniel Torlakson work on paper sells for $2,500 across 7 lots. The median James Daniel Torlakson painting sells for $1,554 across 2 lots. The median James Daniel Torlakson print sells for $270 across 2 lots.

### What is James Daniel Torlakson's auction record?

James Daniel Torlakson's auction record is $4,845, set in 2025.

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