James Goodwin McManus (1882–1958)
James Goodwin McManus is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $800. 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 Goodwin McManus sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Goodwin McManus on OpeningBid →What is a James Goodwin McManus work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Goodwin McManus work is $800.
The median James Goodwin McManus painting sells for $800 across 20 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 25 | $800†‡ | $1,600‡ | 80% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,300†‡ | $1,600‡ | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $324–$910†‡ | $646†‡ | $1,300‡ |
† 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 | 2008 | $1,600‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,300† |
† 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 Goodwin McManus worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Goodwin McManus work is $800. The median James Goodwin McManus painting sells for $800 across 20 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 Goodwin McManus painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Goodwin McManus painting is $800. 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 Goodwin McManus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Goodwin McManus painting is $1,600. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small James Goodwin McManus painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Goodwin McManus painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $646, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Goodwin McManus's auction record?
James Goodwin McManus's auction record is $1,600, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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