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# James E. Allen (1894–1964)

James E. Allen is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,265. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James E. Allen sold in 2025 for $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James E. Allen work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. Allen work is $1,265.

The median James E. Allen print sells for $1,500 across 66 lots.

The median James E. Allen painting sells for $300 across 5 lots.

The median James E. Allen work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James E. Allen prints typically sell for $962–$2,605 (the middle half of 58 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 | 69 | $1,500‡ | $7,040 | 95.7% | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 7 | $300 | $500 | 71.4% | 2011-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $300 | $850 | — | 2008-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,125 | $7,040 | — | 2025-09-27 |

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

James E. Allen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $1,500 with 95.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $300, record $500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $5,125.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $962–$2,605‡ | $1,530‡ | $7,040 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $250–$300 | $300 | $500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $7,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $850 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $500 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $300 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $300 |

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 E. Allen worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. Allen work is $1,265. The median James E. Allen print sells for $1,500 across 66 lots. The median James E. Allen painting sells for $300 across 5 lots. The median James E. Allen work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James E. Allen prints typically sell for $962–$2,605 (the middle half of 58 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 E. Allen print?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James E. Allen print is $1,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James E. Allen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James E. Allen print is $7,040.

### What is the average price of a small James E. Allen print?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James E. Allen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James E. Allen's auction record?

James E. Allen's auction record is $7,040, set in 2025.

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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.