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# James Howard Burgess (1807–1890)

James Howard Burgess is an Irish artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,022.

A work by James Howard Burgess sold in 2024 for $1,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Howard Burgess work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Howard Burgess work is $1,022.

The median James Howard Burgess work on paper sells for $1,253 across 6 lots.

The median James Howard Burgess painting sells for $441 across 3 lots.

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

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $441† | $1,022 | — | 2024-11-05 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,253† | $2,622 | 75% | 2021-09-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,622 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,999 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,022 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $441 |

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 Howard Burgess worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Howard Burgess work is $1,022. The median James Howard Burgess work on paper sells for $1,253 across 6 lots. The median James Howard Burgess painting sells for $441 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Howard Burgess's auction record?

James Howard Burgess's auction record is $2,622, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.