James English (b. 1946)
What is James English’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for James English at 4 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $976 including buyer’s premium (middle half $671–$1,078, n=6). The auction record is $6,053 for Beached Boats Tabarca, Spain (2004, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beached Boats Tabarca, Spain | Oil on canvas | $6,053 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2004 |
| 2 | Beneath the Grey Wind (The Rosses, Co. Sligo) | Oil on canvas | $5,298 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 3 | Pear, Apple & Onion | Oil on board | $2,889 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | STILL LIFE WITH LAVENDER | Oil on canvas | $2,867 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | RHA Flask with Rioja Cork, 2007 | Oil on board | $2,556 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2011 |
| 6 | Red Oil Can, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $1,971 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | CHESTNUTS | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,577 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Rustic Still Life | Oil on canvas | $1,465 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2001 |
| 9 | GONDOLA AT RIVA VENICE | Oil on board | $1,290 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | On a Canal | Oil on canvas | $1,274 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $877 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,971 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $738 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
James English is an artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $818. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James English sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,676 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James English on OpeningBid →What is a James English work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James English work is $818.
The median James English painting sells for $868 across 38 lots.
The median James English work on paper sells for $174 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James English paintings typically sell for $12–$1,159 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 63 | $868† | $6,053 | 60.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $174 | $289 | 40% | 2025-02-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,298 | $6,053 | — | 2008-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $12–$1,159† | $818† | $6,053 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,179–$2,643† | $1,730† | $5,298 |
† 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 | 2004 | $6,053 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $289 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $59 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James English worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James English work is $818. The median James English painting sells for $868 across 38 lots. The median James English work on paper sells for $174 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James English paintings typically sell for $12–$1,159 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James English painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James English painting is $868. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James English's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James English painting is $6,053.
What is the average price of a small James English painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James English painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James English's auction record?
James English's auction record is $6,053, set in 2004.
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