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# James Guppy (b. 1954)

James Guppy is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,057. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Guppy sold in 2002 for $3,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Guppy work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guppy work is $2,057.

The median James Guppy painting sells for $913 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $913† | $3,525 | 60% | 2020-11-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $3,525 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $913† |

† 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 Guppy worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guppy work is $2,057. The median James Guppy painting sells for $913 across 3 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 James Guppy's auction record?

James Guppy's auction record is $3,525, set in 2002.

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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.