James Daugherty (1887–1974)
James Daugherty is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,458.
A work by James Daugherty sold in 2025 for $6,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Daugherty work is $2,458.
The median James Daugherty work on paper sells for $1,625 across 13 lots.
The median James Daugherty painting sells for $3,000 across 7 lots.
The median James Daugherty print sells for $1,094 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,094 | $2,125 | — | 2024-01-23 |
| Paintings | 7 | $3,000 | $6,825 | — | 2022-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,625 | $6,000 | 81.3% | 2025-01-30 |
James Daugherty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,094. Paintings (7 lots) median $3,000, record $6,825. A typical James Daugherty painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,242–$2,250 | $1,625 | $6,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,204–$2,688 | $1,958 | $5,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $63 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Daugherty worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Daugherty work is $2,458. The median James Daugherty work on paper sells for $1,625 across 13 lots. The median James Daugherty painting sells for $3,000 across 7 lots. The median James Daugherty print sells for $1,094 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a James Daugherty work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Daugherty work on paper is $1,625.
What is James Daugherty's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Daugherty work on paper is $6,000.
What is James Daugherty's auction record?
James Daugherty's auction record is $6,825, set in 2021.
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