James Drake (b. 1946)
James Drake is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,068. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Drake sold in 2026 for $1,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Drake on OpeningBid →What is a James Drake work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Drake work is $1,068.
The median James Drake print sells for $880 across 4 lots.
The median James Drake photograph sells for $1,700 across 3 lots.
The median James Drake work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $880 | $1,342 | 66.7% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $250† | $250† | — | 2007-02-03 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,700† | $2,600† | — | 2022-04-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $2,600† |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,700† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,342 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,230 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $250† |
† 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 Drake worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Drake work is $1,068. The median James Drake print sells for $880 across 4 lots. The median James Drake photograph sells for $1,700 across 3 lots. The median James Drake work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Drake's auction record?
James Drake's auction record is $2,600, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included).
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