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# James Drummond (1816–1877)

James Drummond is a British (modern) artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,230. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Drummond sold in 2023 for $4,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Drummond work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Drummond work is $1,230.

The median James Drummond painting sells for $3,243 across 6 lots.

The median James Drummond work on paper sells for $251 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,243† | $210,477 | 85.7% | 2023-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $251‡ | $822 | — | 2020-12-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $29,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $822 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $251 |

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 Drummond worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Drummond work is $1,230. The median James Drummond painting sells for $3,243 across 6 lots. The median James Drummond work on paper sells for $251 across 3 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 James Drummond's auction record?

James Drummond's auction record is $210,477, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.