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# James Eccles (1885–1983)

James Eccles is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $350. 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 Eccles sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,050 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Eccles work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Eccles work is $350.

The median James Eccles painting sells for $400 across 46 lots.

The median James Eccles work on paper sells for $62 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James Eccles paintings typically sell for $400–$900 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) James Eccles paintings typically sell for $200–$400 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $400† | $1,500† | 95.8% | 2026-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $62†‡ | $150† | 80% | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,300† | $1,500† | — | 2021-10-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $200–$400† | $250† | $525† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $400–$900† | $600† | $1,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $50–$125†‡ | $62†‡ | $150† |

† 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 | 2019 | $1,500† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,300† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $150† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $150† |

† 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 Eccles worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Eccles work is $350. The median James Eccles painting sells for $400 across 46 lots. The median James Eccles work on paper sells for $62 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Eccles paintings typically sell for $400–$900 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) James Eccles paintings typically sell for $200–$400 (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 Eccles painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Eccles painting is $400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Eccles's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Eccles painting is $1,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium James Eccles painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Eccles painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small James Eccles painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Eccles painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Eccles's auction record?

James Eccles's auction record is $1,500, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Eccles auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-eccles (updated 2026-11-02).

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.