James Hansen (1951–1997)
James Hansen is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $237. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Hansen sold in 2025 for $1,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Hansen on OpeningBid →What is a James Hansen work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hansen work is $237.
The median James Hansen print sells for $300 across 9 lots.
The median James Hansen painting sells for $367 across 4 lots.
The median James Hansen work on paper sells for $148 across 2 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 | 13 | $300† | $593 | 69.2% | 2023-08-26 |
| Paintings | 6 | $367† | $1,690 | 66.7% | 2025-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $148 | $148 | 66.7% | 2011-04-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James Hansen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $300 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $367, record $1,690.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $242–$542† | $490† | $593 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,690 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $593 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $550† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $148 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $148 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Hansen worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hansen work is $237. The median James Hansen print sells for $300 across 9 lots. The median James Hansen painting sells for $367 across 4 lots. The median James Hansen work on paper sells for $148 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Hansen print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Hansen print is $300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Hansen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Hansen print is $593.
What is James Hansen's auction record?
James Hansen's auction record is $1,690, set in 2025.
See the full James Hansen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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