> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-denmark · updated 2026-11-01

# James Denmark (b. 1936)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for James Denmark at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $617–$2,000, n=21). The auction record is $20,000 for Untitled (mixed paper, fabric collage and oil on masonite) (2008, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (mixed paper, fabric collage and oil on masonite), 1936 | Oil on masonite | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Seated Woman, 1936 | Mixed media | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Knowledge is Power, 1936 | Ink | $10,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2010 |
| 4 | Untitled (Two Female Figures at the Beach), 1936 | Mixed media | $10,625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Head of a Woman), 1936 | Cast bronze sculpture | $10,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2008 |
| 6 | Seated Woman and Flowers, 1980 | Acrylic on wove paper | $7,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | Untitled (Nude Figure in Profile), 1985 | Acrylic on board | $7,620 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Boy with the Fancy Cap, 1936 | Ink | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 9 | Untitled (Seated Young Man), 1936 | Ink | $4,560 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Untitled (Seated Blue Nude), 1936 | Watercolor and brush and ink on thick wove paper | $4,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $2,450 |
| Other | 10 | $1,875 |
| Prints | 17 | $875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $1,560 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Denmark is an American artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Denmark sold in 2026 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Denmark work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Denmark work is $1,750.

The median James Denmark work on paper sells for $2,500 across 34 lots.

The median James Denmark print sells for $796 across 22 lots.

The median James Denmark painting sells for $2,000 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James Denmark prints typically sell for $593–$1,061 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $796† | $1,560 | — | 2025-07-03 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,000 | $20,000 | 83.3% | 2026-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $2,500† | $25,000† | 91.9% | 2026-04-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | 2008-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,875† | $25,000† | — | 2025-02-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Denmark's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $796. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,000, record $20,000. A typical James Denmark painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,875.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $593–$1,061† | $796† | $1,560 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,271–$3,719† | $1,835† | $9,675† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,250–$4,530† | $3,000† | $25,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $25,000† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $13,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,560 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Denmark worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Denmark work is $1,750. The median James Denmark work on paper sells for $2,500 across 34 lots. The median James Denmark print sells for $796 across 22 lots. The median James Denmark painting sells for $2,000 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Denmark prints typically sell for $593–$1,061 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James Denmark work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Denmark work on paper is $2,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Denmark's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Denmark work on paper is $25,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a James Denmark print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Denmark print is $796. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Denmark's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Denmark print is $1,560.

### What is the average price of a medium James Denmark print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Denmark print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium James Denmark work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Denmark work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Denmark's auction record is $25,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Denmark auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-denmark (updated 2026-11-01).

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.