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# James Hilleary (1924–2014)

James Hilleary is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,430. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Hilleary sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Hilleary work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hilleary work is $1,430.

The median James Hilleary painting sells for $1,600 across 3 lots.

The median James Hilleary work on paper sells for $780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,600† | $2,258 | — | 2024-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $780 | $780 | — | 2020-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,258 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,600† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $780 |

† 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 Hilleary worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hilleary work is $1,430. The median James Hilleary painting sells for $1,600 across 3 lots. The median James Hilleary work on paper sells for $780 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Hilleary's auction record is $5,500, set in 2021.

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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.