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# James Howe Carse (1819–1900)

James Howe Carse is a British (modern) artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,176. 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 Howe Carse sold in 2026 for $3,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Howe Carse work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Howe Carse work is $2,176.

The median James Howe Carse painting sells for $1,196 across 18 lots.

The median James Howe Carse work on paper sells for $769 across 2 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 | 8 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,196†‡ | $8,683 | 69.2% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $769 | $1,477 | — | 2026-09-28 |

† 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) | 6 | $532–$1,223† | $738† | $8,683 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $579–$3,088†‡ | $1,947†‡ | $4,038‡ |

† 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 | 2004 | $8,683 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,167 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,477 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $62 |

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 Howe Carse worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Howe Carse work is $2,176. The median James Howe Carse painting sells for $1,196 across 18 lots. The median James Howe Carse work on paper sells for $769 across 2 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 Howe Carse painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Howe Carse painting is $1,196. 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 Howe Carse's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Howe Carse painting is $8,683.

### What is the average price of a medium James Howe Carse painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Howe Carse painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,947, 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 Howe Carse's auction record?

James Howe Carse's auction record is $8,683, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Howe Carse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-howe-carse (updated 2026-11-02).

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.