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James Houston (1921–2005)

James Houston is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,870. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Houston sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a James Houston work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Houston work is $1,870.

The median James Houston print sells for $725 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions2$725$1,000—2003-03-04
Photography1——0%—

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Prints & Editions2003$1,000
Prints & Editions2003$450

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a James Houston worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Houston work is $1,870. The median James Houston print sells for $725 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is James Houston's auction record?

James Houston's auction record is $8,500, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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