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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Gibson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-gibson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.