James Gibson (1938–2017)
James Gibson is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Gibson sold in 2026 for $2,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Gibson on OpeningBid →What is a James Gibson work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gibson work is $1,200.
The median James Gibson painting sells for $1,000 across 13 lots.
The median James Gibson photograph sells for $1,420 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,000† | $2,350 | 92.9% | 2025-10-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,420 | $2,340 | — | 2026-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $750–$1,300† | $1,000† | $2,000† |
† 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 | 2007 | $2,350 |
| Photography | 2026 | $2,340 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,000† |
| Photography | 2022 | $500 |
† 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 Gibson worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gibson work is $1,200. The median James Gibson painting sells for $1,000 across 13 lots. The median James Gibson photograph sells for $1,420 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Gibson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Gibson painting is $1,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Gibson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Gibson painting is $2,350.
What is James Gibson's auction record?
James Gibson's auction record is $2,350, set in 2007.
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