James Herbert Snell (1861–1935)
What is James Herbert Snell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for James Herbert Snell at 17 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $297 including buyer’s premium (middle half $83–$687, n=5). The auction record is $10,719 for The willow pool (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The willow pool, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $10,719 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 2 | River landscape | Oil/canvas | $4,800 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | View of London from Spaniards Road, Hampstead, 1861 | Oil on board | $1,186 | Sworders | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Atmospheric Landscapes, two | Oil on panel | $1,118 | Strauss and Co | May 2018 |
| 5 | The Lake, Regent's Park, 1861 | Oil on board | $1,101 | Sworders | Aug 2020 |
| 6 | PASSAGE THROUGH THE MARSHLAND | Signed, oil on canvas | $814 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 7 | Woodland Landscape with Rushing Stream, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $687 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Flat lands with windmills in the distance, 1861 | And a watercolour of village beside a river by the same artist (2) | $632 | Christie's | Apr 2000 |
| 9 | Collecting firewood | Oil on canvas | $528 | Sworders | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | James Herbert Snell (1861-1935), 1861 | Woodsigned l | $516 | Sworders | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $814 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $632 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
James Herbert Snell is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $528. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Herbert Snell sold in 2025 for $687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Herbert Snell work is $528.
The median James Herbert Snell painting sells for $559 across 20 lots.
The median James Herbert Snell work on paper sells for $332 across 5 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 | 23 | $559†‡ | $10,719 | 87% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $332† | $632 | 62.5% | 2022-03-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $222–$979†‡ | $413†‡ | $4,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $10,719 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $4,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $632 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $33† |
† 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 Herbert Snell worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Herbert Snell work is $528. The median James Herbert Snell painting sells for $559 across 20 lots. The median James Herbert Snell work on paper sells for $332 across 5 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 the average price of a James Herbert Snell painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Herbert Snell painting is $559. 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 Herbert Snell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Herbert Snell painting is $10,719.
What is the average price of a small James Herbert Snell painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Herbert Snell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Herbert Snell's auction record?
James Herbert Snell's auction record is $10,719, set in 2004.
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