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# James Ferrier Pryde (1866–1941)

## What is James Ferrier Pryde’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for James Ferrier Pryde at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,083 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,607–$5,254, n=6). The auction record is $15,139 for The Play (A Scene on Stage) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Play (A Scene on Stage), 1866 | Oil paint | $15,139 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | The Monument, 1866 | Oil on canvas | $9,788 | Bonhams | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | The Phantom Ship | Oil on canvas | $7,544 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | The Arch (The Archway) | Oil on canvas | $7,230 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Figures under an Arch | Oil on canvas | $5,686 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Archway View (Venice) | Oil on canvas | $5,029 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | FIGURE WITH RUIN, 1866 | Oil on canvas | $3,957 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | The Cinder, circa 1911 | Gouache | $2,765 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Red Ruin, 1916 | Gouache | $9,377 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | The Shrine | Gouache and pencil on squared-up paper | $2,210 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $7,230 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,493 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Ferrier Pryde is a British artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,361. 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 Ferrier Pryde sold in 2026 for $5,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Ferrier Pryde work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ferrier Pryde work is $3,361.

The median James Ferrier Pryde painting sells for $7,230 across 11 lots.

The median James Ferrier Pryde work on paper sells for $1,966 across 9 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 | 12 | $7,230†‡ | $72,928‡ | 91.7% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,966† | $9,377 | — | 2025-10-23 |

† 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) | 8 | $4,414–$9,284†‡ | $6,130†‡ | $15,139 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,360–$2,349† | $2,026† | $9,377 |

† 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 | 2023 | $72,928‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,139 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,377 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $2,765 |

‡ 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 Ferrier Pryde worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Ferrier Pryde work is $3,361. The median James Ferrier Pryde painting sells for $7,230 across 11 lots. The median James Ferrier Pryde work on paper sells for $1,966 across 9 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 Ferrier Pryde painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Ferrier Pryde painting is $7,230. 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 Ferrier Pryde's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Ferrier Pryde painting is $72,928. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is James Ferrier Pryde's auction record?

James Ferrier Pryde's auction record is $72,928, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.