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James Diston (1857–1940)

James Diston is an Australia artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $210.

A work by James Diston sold in 2026 for $267, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a James Diston work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Diston work is $210.

The median James Diston painting sells for $267 across 1 lots.

The median James Diston work on paper sells for $122 across 2 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings2$267$26750%2026-04-15
Works on Paper2$122$210—2026-03-04

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2026$267
Works on Paper2026$210
Works on Paper2025$33

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a James Diston worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Diston work is $210. The median James Diston painting sells for $267 across 1 lots. The median James Diston work on paper sells for $122 across 2 lots.

What is James Diston's auction record?

James Diston's auction record is $267, set in 2026.

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