James Holland (1799–1870)
James Holland is a British (modern) artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,580. 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 Holland is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,279; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Holland on OpeningBid →What is a James Holland work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Holland work is $1,580.
The median James Holland painting sells for $1,554 across 33 lots.
The median James Holland work on paper sells for $644 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Holland paintings typically sell for $841–$1,837 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 35 | $1,554†‡ | $40,616 | 94.3% | 2026-01-14 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $644†‡ | $7,279‡ | 77.3% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,611‡ | $40,616 | — | 2014-03-18 |
† 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) | 22 | $841–$1,837†‡ | $1,267†‡ | $5,049 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,575–$12,851†‡ | $6,565†‡ | $17,611‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $157–$920†‡ | $539†‡ | $7,279‡ |
† 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 | 2011 | $40,616 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,611‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,279‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,588 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Holland worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Holland work is $1,580. The median James Holland painting sells for $1,554 across 33 lots. The median James Holland work on paper sells for $644 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Holland paintings typically sell for $841–$1,837 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Holland painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Holland painting is $1,554. 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 Holland's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Holland painting is $40,616.
What is the average price of a James Holland work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Holland work on paper is $644. 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 Holland's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Holland work on paper is $7,279. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small James Holland painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Holland painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,267, 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 the average price of a small James Holland work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Holland work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $539, 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 Holland's auction record?
James Holland's auction record is $40,616, set in 2011.
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