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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Holland auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-holland (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.