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# James Guy (1909–1983)

James Guy is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $8,125.

A work by James Guy sold in 2021 for $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Guy work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guy work is $8,125.

The median James Guy work on paper sells for $5,625 across 3 lots.

The median James Guy painting sells for $10,625 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $10,625 | $10,625 | — | 2021-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,625 | $13,750 | — | 2018-05-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,625 |

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 Guy worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guy work is $8,125. The median James Guy work on paper sells for $5,625 across 3 lots. The median James Guy painting sells for $10,625 across 1 lots.

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

James Guy's auction record is $13,750, set in 2018.

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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.