James Holmes (1777–1860)
James Holmes is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $175. 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 Holmes sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $303 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Holmes on OpeningBid →What is a James Holmes work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Holmes work is $175.
The median James Holmes work on paper sells for $278 across 2 lots.
The median James Holmes sculpture sells for $175 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $278†‡ | $300‡ | 66.7% | 2019-11-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $175† | $175† | 50% | 2024-02-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $300‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $255† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $175† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Holmes worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Holmes work is $175. The median James Holmes work on paper sells for $278 across 2 lots. The median James Holmes sculpture sells for $175 across 1 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 James Holmes's auction record?
James Holmes's auction record is $300, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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