> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-dwyer · updated 2026-11-01

# James (1921–2011)

James is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $450.

A work by James sold in 2017 for $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $450.

The median James painting sells for $438 across 2 lots.

The median James work on paper sells for $910 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $438 | $450 | — | 2023-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $910 | $910 | — | 2017-03-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $910 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $450 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $425 |

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 worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $450. The median James painting sells for $438 across 2 lots. The median James work on paper sells for $910 across 1 lots.

### What is James's auction record?

James's auction record is $910, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-dwyer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.