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# James (1821–1911)

James is a Scottish artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $678. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James sold in 2025 for $5,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $678.

The median James painting sells for $1,152 across 3 lots.

The median James work on paper sells for $678 across 1 lots.

The median James print sells for $175 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $175 | $175 | — | 2000-04-08 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,152‡ | $5,334 | 60% | 2025-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $678 | $678 | — | 2018-07-18 |

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

James's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $175. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,152, record $5,334. A typical James painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,334 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $678 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $175 |

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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $678. The median James painting sells for $1,152 across 3 lots. The median James work on paper sells for $678 across 1 lots. The median James print sells for $175 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James's auction record?

James's auction record is $5,334, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.