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# James Harold Jennings (1931–1999)

James Harold Jennings is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $195. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Harold Jennings sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Harold Jennings work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Harold Jennings work is $195.

The median James Harold Jennings sculpture sells for $450 across 9 lots.

The median James Harold Jennings work on paper sells for $120 across 6 lots.

The median James Harold Jennings painting sells for $60 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $60† | $425 | — | 2022-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $120† | $400† | — | 2023-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $450† | $900† | 90% | 2026-03-31 |
| Photography | 1 | $150† | $150† | — | 2019-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $500† | $900† | — | 2026-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $275–$500† | $425† | $500† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $900† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $500† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $425 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $400† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $300† |
| Photography | 2019 | $150† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $90† |

† 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 Harold Jennings worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Harold Jennings work is $195. The median James Harold Jennings sculpture sells for $450 across 9 lots. The median James Harold Jennings work on paper sells for $120 across 6 lots. The median James Harold Jennings painting sells for $60 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Harold Jennings's auction record?

James Harold Jennings's auction record is $900, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Harold Jennings auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-harold-jennings (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.