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# James Grover Thurber (1894–1961)

James Grover Thurber is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,938.

A work by James Grover Thurber sold in 2016 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Grover Thurber work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Grover Thurber work is $1,938.

The median James Grover Thurber work on paper sells for $1,938 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,938 | $4,750 | — | 2016-08-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,000 |

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 Grover Thurber worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Grover Thurber work is $1,938. The median James Grover Thurber work on paper sells for $1,938 across 4 lots.

### What is James Grover Thurber's auction record?

James Grover Thurber's auction record is $4,750, set in 2016.

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