James Duffield Harding (1798–1863)
James Duffield Harding is a British (modern) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $339. 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 Duffield Harding sold in 2026 for $539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Duffield Harding work is $339.
The median James Duffield Harding work on paper sells for $244 across 23 lots.
The median James Duffield Harding print sells for $347 across 7 lots.
The median James Duffield Harding painting sells for $880 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Duffield Harding work on papers typically sell for $123–$406 (the middle half of 21 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 | 13 | $347†‡ | $601‡ | 53.8% | 2022-10-09 |
| Paintings | 8 | $880†‡ | $5,745 | 62.5% | 2025-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $244†‡ | $650 | 79.3% | 2025-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,745 | $6,949 | — | 2020-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Duffield Harding's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $347 with 53.8% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $880, record $5,745. A typical James Duffield Harding painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,745.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $196–$401†‡ | $342†‡ | $594‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $123–$406†‡ | $244†‡ | $650 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2011 | $5,745 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,558 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $650 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $601‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $594‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $516 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Duffield Harding worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Duffield Harding work is $339. The median James Duffield Harding work on paper sells for $244 across 23 lots. The median James Duffield Harding print sells for $347 across 7 lots. The median James Duffield Harding painting sells for $880 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Duffield Harding work on papers typically sell for $123–$406 (the middle half of 21 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 Duffield Harding work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Duffield Harding work on paper is $244. 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 Duffield Harding's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Duffield Harding work on paper is $650.
What is the average price of a James Duffield Harding print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Duffield Harding print is $347. 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 Duffield Harding's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Duffield Harding print is $601. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small James Duffield Harding work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Duffield Harding work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $244, 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 Duffield Harding's auction record?
James Duffield Harding's auction record is $6,949, set in 2008.
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