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# James Everett Stuart (1852–1941)

## What is James Everett Stuart’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for James Everett Stuart at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $858–$1,206, n=9). The auction record is $4,888 for Native American Encampment (2001, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Native American Encampment, 1884 | Oil on canvas | $4,888 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2001 |
| 2 | Sunset Glow, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $3,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Marine Scene (ship at sea) | Oil on canvas laid to linen | $2,857 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Marine Scene | Oil on canvas laid to linen | $2,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Sunset Glow, Mt. Shasta, California, 1927 | Oil on board | $2,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Sunset Glow, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $2,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Sunset Glow, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $1,875 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Showers, near Point Reyes Light, Cal., 1922 | Oil on canvas | $1,800 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2022 |
| 9 | Near Livemore, California, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $1,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Sunset Glow - Mount Hood from Near Oregon City, Oregon, 1916 | Painting | $1,625 | Rago Arts | Jun 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $787 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,208 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $420 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Everett Stuart is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $858. 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 Everett Stuart sold in 2026 for $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 James Everett Stuart work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a James Everett Stuart work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Everett Stuart work is $858.

The median James Everett Stuart painting sells for $786 across 40 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 | 58 | $786†‡ | $4,888 | 69% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,400‡ | $4,888 | — | 2024-11-22 |

† 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) | 19 | $288–$828†‡ | $420†‡ | $4,888 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $419–$1,856‡ | $1,208‡ | $4,400‡ |

† 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 | 2001 | $4,888 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $4,400‡ |

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

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 Everett Stuart worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Everett Stuart work is $858. The median James Everett Stuart painting sells for $786 across 40 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 Everett Stuart painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Everett Stuart painting is $786. 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 Everett Stuart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Everett Stuart painting is $4,888.

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

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Everett Stuart painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium James Everett Stuart painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Everett Stuart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Everett Stuart's auction record?

James Everett Stuart's auction record is $4,888, set in 2001.

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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.