James Fry (1911–1985)
James Fry is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $432. 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 Fry sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $468 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Fry on OpeningBid →What is a James Fry work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Fry work is $432.
The median James Fry painting sells for $432 across 10 lots.
The median James Fry print sells for $47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $47† | $47† | — | 2025-03-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $432†‡ | $4,022 | 83.3% | 2025-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Fry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $47. Paintings (12 lots) median $432, record $4,022. A typical James Fry painting sells for around 9.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $152–$450†‡ | $321†‡ | $994‡ |
† 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 | 2024 | $4,022 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $994‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $47† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Fry worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Fry work is $432. The median James Fry painting sells for $432 across 10 lots. The median James Fry print sells for $47 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 Fry painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Fry painting is $432. 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 Fry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Fry painting is $4,022.
What is James Fry's auction record?
James Fry's auction record is $4,022, set in 2024.
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