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# James E. McClees (1821–1887)

James E. McClees is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,750.

A work by James E. McClees sold in 2014 for $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. McClees work is $3,750.

The median James E. McClees print sells for $3,500 across 1 lots.

The median James E. McClees photograph sells for $4,000 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 | 50% | 2025-05-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | — | 2014-04-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,500 |

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. McClees worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. McClees work is $3,750. The median James E. McClees print sells for $3,500 across 1 lots. The median James E. McClees photograph sells for $4,000 across 1 lots.

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

James E. McClees's auction record is $4,000, set in 2014.

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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.