James Dodds (b. 1957)
What is James Dodds’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for James Dodds at 6 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $370 including buyer’s premium (middle half $336–$1,917, n=12). The auction record is $2,064 for RIGGER (2019, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIGGER, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $2,064 | Sworders | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Boatman, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $1,917 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Boatman, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $1,917 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Fisherman, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $1,917 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Fisherman, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $1,917 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | ALDEBURGH BEACH and SOUTHWOLD | Linocut | $1,101 | Sworders | Jan 2015 |
| 7 | Aldeburgh Beach | Linocut | $370 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Aldeburgh Beach, 1957 | Linocut | $370 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Early Morning Tide | — | $370 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldeburgh Beach, 1957 | Woodcutblock | $373 | Sworders | Jul 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,917 |
| Other | 12 | $336 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $370 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
James Dodds is a British artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $303. 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 Dodds sold in 2025 for $1,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Dodds on OpeningBid →What is a James Dodds work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dodds work is $303.
The median James Dodds print sells for $251 across 34 lots.
The median James Dodds painting sells for $1,917 across 6 lots.
The median James Dodds work on paper sells for $260 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Dodds prints typically sell for $251–$370 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 37 | $251†‡ | $1,101 | 91.9% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,917‡ | $2,064 | — | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $260† | $260† | — | 2019-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,917 | $2,064 | — | 2025-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Dodds's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $251 with 91.9% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $1,917, record $2,064. A typical James Dodds painting sells for around 7.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $1,917.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $100–$142†‡ | $135†‡ | $314† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $251–$370†‡ | $303†‡ | $1,101 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,917–$1,917‡ | $1,917‡ | $2,064 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,064 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,917 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,101 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $663† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $260† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Dodds worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Dodds work is $303. The median James Dodds print sells for $251 across 34 lots. The median James Dodds painting sells for $1,917 across 6 lots. The median James Dodds work on paper sells for $260 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Dodds prints typically sell for $251–$370 (the middle half of 20 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 Dodds print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Dodds print is $251. 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 Dodds's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Dodds print is $1,101.
What is the average price of a medium James Dodds print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Dodds print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $303, 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 the average price of a small James Dodds print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Dodds print (small (under 50 cm)) is $135, 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 Dodds's auction record?
James Dodds's auction record is $2,064, set in 2019.
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