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# James E. Buttersworth (1817–1894)

James E. Buttersworth is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $550. 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 E. Buttersworth is recorded as sold in 2022 for $550; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. Buttersworth work is $550.

The median James E. Buttersworth painting sells for $575 across 6 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 8 | $575†‡ | $18,400 | 75% | 2022-01-19 |

† 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 | 1995 | $18,400 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,000† |

† 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 E. Buttersworth worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. Buttersworth work is $550. The median James E. Buttersworth painting sells for $575 across 6 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 E. Buttersworth's auction record?

James E. Buttersworth's auction record is $18,400, set in 1995.

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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.