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# James Dexter Havens (1900–1960)

James Dexter Havens is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $370.

A work by James Dexter Havens sold in 2008 for $415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Dexter Havens work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dexter Havens work is $370.

The median James Dexter Havens print sells for $300 across 10 lots.

The median James Dexter Havens painting sells for $756 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $300 | $823 | 40% | 2025-01-30 |
| Paintings | 4 | $756 | $1,007 | — | 2008-03-07 |

James Dexter Havens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $300 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $756, record $1,007. A typical James Dexter Havens painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $208–$517 | $295 | $823 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,007 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $823 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $823 |

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 Dexter Havens worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dexter Havens work is $370. The median James Dexter Havens print sells for $300 across 10 lots. The median James Dexter Havens painting sells for $756 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Dexter Havens print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Dexter Havens print is $300.

### What is James Dexter Havens's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Dexter Havens print is $823.

### What is James Dexter Havens's auction record?

James Dexter Havens's auction record is $1,007, set in 2008.

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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.