> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-gill · updated 2026-11-02

# James Gill (b. 1934)

James Gill is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,382.

A work by James Gill sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Gill work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gill work is $3,382.

The median James Gill painting sells for $3,840 across 11 lots.

The median James Gill work on paper sells for $4,063 across 7 lots.

The median James Gill print sells for $1,875 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,875 | $10,625 | — | 2024-03-27 |
| Paintings | 11 | $3,840 | $22,500 | — | 2024-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $4,063† | $21,760 | 87.5% | 2026-08-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,875 | $6,875 | — | 2016-02-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Gill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,875. Paintings (11 lots) median $3,840, record $22,500. A typical James Gill painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $22,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,760 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $5,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,813 |

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 Gill worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gill work is $3,382. The median James Gill painting sells for $3,840 across 11 lots. The median James Gill work on paper sells for $4,063 across 7 lots. The median James Gill print sells for $1,875 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James Gill painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Gill painting is $3,840.

### What is James Gill's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Gill painting is $22,500.

### What is James Gill's auction record?

James Gill's auction record is $22,500, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.