James Fairman (1826–1904)
What is James Fairman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for James Fairman at 12 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,250–$37,500, n=9). The auction record is $103,759 for View of Jerusalem (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View of Jerusalem | Oil on canvas laid on board | $103,759 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | View of Jerusalem, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $46,875 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 3 | View from the Mount of Olives | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 4 | Beach at Jaffa, 1873 | Oil on canvas | $19,132 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Jaffa, on the Levantine coast, 1874 | Oil on canvas | $16,553 | Christie's | Jan 2014 |
| 6 | View of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 7 | Jerusalem | Oil on canvas | $12,500 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 8 | Beach at Jaffa, 1874-1875 | Oil on canvas | $11,250 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 9 | View of Jerusalem | Oil on canvas | $10,625 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 10 | James Fairman (1826-1904 New York, NY) | Oil on canvas | $7,475 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $9,050 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $10,625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
James Fairman is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,250. 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 Fairman sold in 2026 for $103,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Fairman work is $5,250.
The median James Fairman painting sells for $7,475 across 19 lots.
The median James Fairman photograph sells for $119 across 1 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 | 23 | $7,475†‡ | $103,759 | 82.6% | 2026-04-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $119† | $119† | — | 2025-11-11 |
† 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) | 16 | $2,758–$15,388†‡ | $9,050†‡ | $46,875 |
† 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 | 2026 | $103,759 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $46,875 |
| Photography | 2025 | $119† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Fairman worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Fairman work is $5,250. The median James Fairman painting sells for $7,475 across 19 lots. The median James Fairman photograph sells for $119 across 1 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 Fairman painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Fairman painting is $7,475. 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 Fairman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Fairman painting is $103,759.
What is the average price of a medium James Fairman painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Fairman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,050, 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 James Fairman's auction record?
James Fairman's auction record is $103,759, set in 2026.
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