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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $267 | $267 | 50% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $122 | $210 | — | 2026-03-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $267 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $210 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $33 |

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 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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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 Diston auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-diston (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.