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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Drake auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-drake (updated 2026-11-02).

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.