James Fitton (1899–1982)
James Fitton is a British (modern) artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,295. 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 Fitton is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,059; 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 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Fitton work is $3,295.
The median James Fitton painting sells for $5,310 across 9 lots.
The median James Fitton print sells for $635 across 3 lots.
The median James Fitton work on paper sells for $2,564 across 2 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 | 4 | $635‡ | $812 | 75% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 13 | $5,310†‡ | $17,663† | 69.2% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,564 | $4,957 | 66.7% | 2025-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Fitton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $635 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $5,310, record $17,663. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,663 (buyer's premium not included). A typical James Fitton painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,757–$9,009†‡ | $5,350†‡ | $17,663† |
† 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 | 2022 | $17,663† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $14,786 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,957 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $812 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $635 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $170 |
† 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 Fitton worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Fitton work is $3,295. The median James Fitton painting sells for $5,310 across 9 lots. The median James Fitton print sells for $635 across 3 lots. The median James Fitton work on paper sells for $2,564 across 2 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 Fitton painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Fitton painting is $5,310. 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 Fitton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Fitton painting is $17,663. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,663 (buyer's premium not included).
What is James Fitton's auction record?
James Fitton's auction record is $14,786, set in 2021.
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