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# James Edward Ritchie (1929–2017)

James Edward Ritchie is a Canadian artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $805. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Edward Ritchie sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $850 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Edward Ritchie work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Edward Ritchie work is $805.

The median James Edward Ritchie sculpture sells for $708 across 4 lots.

The median James Edward Ritchie work on paper sells for $805 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $805 | $805 | 50% | 2000-03-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $708† | $15,300 | — | 2023-07-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $15,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $805 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $765 |

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 Edward Ritchie worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Edward Ritchie work is $805. The median James Edward Ritchie sculpture sells for $708 across 4 lots. The median James Edward Ritchie work on paper sells for $805 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Edward Ritchie's auction record?

James Edward Ritchie's auction record is $15,300, set in 2023.

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