James
James is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,616; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
1 James work is coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow James free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
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View James on OpeningBid →What is a James work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $700.
The median James painting sells for $1,192 across 2 lots.
The median James photograph sells for $99 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,192†‡ | $2,109† | 66.7% | 2022-11-03 |
| Photography | 1 | $99‡ | $99‡ | — | 2026-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,109† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $275‡ |
| Photography | 2026 | $99‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $700. The median James painting sells for $1,192 across 2 lots. The median James photograph sells for $99 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James's auction record?
James's auction record is $2,616, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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