> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-hanley · updated 2026-11-01

# James Hanley (b. 1965)

James Hanley is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,488. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Hanley sold in 2024 for $1,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Hanley work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hanley work is $1,488.

The median James Hanley painting sells for $1,578 across 8 lots.

The median James Hanley work on paper sells for $706 across 2 lots.

The median James Hanley print sells for $472 across 1 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 | 1 | $472 | $472 | — | 2010-03-31 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,578 | $23,954 | 66.7% | 2024-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $706 | $974 | — | 2025-04-08 |

James Hanley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $472. Paintings (12 lots) median $1,578, record $23,954. A typical James Hanley painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $34–$1,668 | $1,488 | $2,437 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $23,954 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $974 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $472 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $438 |

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 Hanley worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hanley work is $1,488. The median James Hanley painting sells for $1,578 across 8 lots. The median James Hanley work on paper sells for $706 across 2 lots. The median James Hanley print sells for $472 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Hanley painting is $1,578.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Hanley painting is $23,954.

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

James Hanley's auction record is $23,954, set in 2007.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Hanley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-hanley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.