James Ensor (1860–1949)
James Ensor is a Belgian artist with 263 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,710. 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 Ensor is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,536; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ensor work is $3,710.
The median James Ensor print sells for $3,680 across 212 lots.
The median James Ensor work on paper sells for $2,155 across 8 lots.
The median James Ensor painting sells for $195,030 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Ensor prints typically sell for $2,057–$8,313 (the middle half of 183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 229 | $3,680‡ | $123,867 | 92.6% | 2025-05-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $195,030‡ | $275,661 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,155†‡ | $83,440 | 88.9% | 2024-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $88,482 | $289,204 | — | 2024-02-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Ensor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (229 lots) median $3,680 with 92.6% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $195,030, record $275,661. A typical James Ensor painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $88,482.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 183 | $2,057–$8,313‡ | $3,741‡ | $93,524 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,250–$6,000‡ | $3,741‡ | $20,783 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $696–$5,807†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $83,440 |
† 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 | 2020 | $275,661 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $267,404 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $123,867 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $93,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $83,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,080 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Ensor worth?
Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ensor work is $3,710. The median James Ensor print sells for $3,680 across 212 lots. The median James Ensor work on paper sells for $2,155 across 8 lots. The median James Ensor painting sells for $195,030 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Ensor prints typically sell for $2,057–$8,313 (the middle half of 183 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 Ensor print?
Based on 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Ensor print is $3,680. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Ensor's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Ensor print is $123,867.
What is the average price of a small James Ensor print?
Based on 183 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Ensor print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,741, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Ensor's auction record?
James Ensor's auction record is $289,204, set in 2016.
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