James Dickson Innes (1887–1914)
James Dickson Innes is a British (modern) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,534. 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 Dickson Innes is recorded as sold in 2026 for $22,816; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dickson Innes work is $10,534.
The median James Dickson Innes painting sells for $15,454 across 29 lots.
The median James Dickson Innes work on paper sells for $2,211 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Dickson Innes paintings typically sell for $5,427–$28,209 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 30 | $15,454†‡ | $64,843 | 96.7% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,211†‡ | $5,180 | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $64,843 | $64,843 | — | 2015-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $5,427–$28,209†‡ | $16,474†‡ | $64,843 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,387–$2,473† | $1,847† | $4,148 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $64,843 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $64,843 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $5,180 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,596‡ |
‡ 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 Dickson Innes worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dickson Innes work is $10,534. The median James Dickson Innes painting sells for $15,454 across 29 lots. The median James Dickson Innes work on paper sells for $2,211 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Dickson Innes paintings typically sell for $5,427–$28,209 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 the average price of a James Dickson Innes painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Dickson Innes painting is $15,454. 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 Dickson Innes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Dickson Innes painting is $64,843.
What is the average price of a James Dickson Innes work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Dickson Innes work on paper is $2,211. 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 Dickson Innes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Dickson Innes work on paper is $5,180.
What is the average price of a small James Dickson Innes painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Dickson Innes painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,474, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Dickson Innes's auction record?
James Dickson Innes's auction record is $64,843, set in 2007.
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