James Elder Christie (1847–1914)
James Elder Christie is a Scottish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,980. 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 Elder Christie sold in 2025 for $6,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Elder Christie on OpeningBid →What is a James Elder Christie work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Elder Christie work is $1,980.
The median James Elder Christie painting sells for $1,427 across 12 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 | 14 | $1,427†‡ | $6,408 | 85.7% | 2026-10-27 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $806–$3,201† | $1,254† | $6,408 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,408 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,054 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Elder Christie worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Elder Christie work is $1,980. The median James Elder Christie painting sells for $1,427 across 12 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 Elder Christie painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Elder Christie painting is $1,427. 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 Elder Christie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Elder Christie painting is $6,408.
What is James Elder Christie's auction record?
James Elder Christie's auction record is $6,408, set in 2025.
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