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# James Dean

James Dean is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $446. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Dean sold in 2026 for $2,508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Dean work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dean work is $446.

The median James Dean photograph sells for $1,265 across 3 lots.

The median James Dean print sells for $92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $92 | $92 | 33.3% | 2020-08-25 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,265 | $2,508 | — | 2026-04-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $2,508 |
| Photography | 1997 | $1,265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $92 |

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 Dean worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dean work is $446. The median James Dean photograph sells for $1,265 across 3 lots. The median James Dean print sells for $92 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 Dean's auction record?

James Dean's auction record is $2,508, 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.

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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.