James Holmyard (1929–2009)
What is James Holmyard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for James Holmyard at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $230 including buyer’s premium (middle half $78–$283, n=5). The auction record is $486 for From North Heads, Sydney (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From North Heads, Sydney | Oil on canvas on board | $486 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Bush Road | Oil on canvas on board | $283 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Coastal Landscape | Oil on canvas board | $279 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2014 |
| 4 | Harvest Time with Tractor & Figures | Oil on board | $230 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Country Scene | Oil on canvas on board | $78 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Country Scene | Oil on canvas board | $45 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $254 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
James Holmyard is a British-Australian artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $257. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Holmyard sold in 2025 for $486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Holmyard on OpeningBid →What is a James Holmyard work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Holmyard work is $257.
The median James Holmyard painting sells for $271 across 10 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 | 15 | $271† | $486 | 66.7% | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $130–$283† | $230† | $486 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $264–$305† | $279† | $407† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $486 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $407† |
† 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 Holmyard worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Holmyard work is $257. The median James Holmyard painting sells for $271 across 10 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 Holmyard painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Holmyard painting is $271. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Holmyard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Holmyard painting is $486.
What is James Holmyard's auction record?
James Holmyard's auction record is $486, set in 2025.
See the full James Holmyard record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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