James Humbert Craig RHA RUA (1877–1944)
What is James Humbert Craig RHA RUA’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for James Humbert Craig RHA RUA at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,620 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,385–$18,919, n=6). The auction record is $34,401 for Dancing at the Cross Roads (2026, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing at the Cross Roads | Oil on canvas | $34,401 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 2 | Getting ready for the Herrings | Oil on board | $28,345 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Horse and Cart on a Roadway in a Donegal Coastal Landscape with Distant Boats | Oil on canvas | $19,519 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Fishing Off the Rocks | Oil on canvas | $17,117 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Near Dungloe, Co. Donegal, 1935 | Oil on board | $12,124 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Belfast Docks | Oil on canvas | $9,405 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | In the Rosses | Oil on board | $8,507 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Ratray Islanders, Co. Antrim | Oil on canvasboard | $7,247 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | James Humbert Craig RHA RUA (1877-1944) Returning Home from Market Oil on canvas, 45.5 x 56cm (18 x 22'') Signed | Oil on canvas | $5,891 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 10 | A Silver Morning on the Antrim Coast | Oil on board | $3,138 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $7,247 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,778 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
James Humbert Craig RHA RUA is an Irish artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,324. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Humbert Craig RHA RUA sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,403 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Humbert Craig RHA RUA on OpeningBid →What is a James Humbert Craig RHA RUA work worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Humbert Craig RHA RUA work is $4,324.
The median James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting sells for $4,649 across 42 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Humbert Craig RHA RUA paintings typically sell for $2,132–$5,386 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 52 | $4,649† | $60,669† | 80.8% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $31,373† | $60,669† | — | 2026-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,132–$5,386† | $3,138† | $17,117 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,255–$7,864† | $5,823† | $34,401 |
† 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 | 2019 | $60,669† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $34,401 |
† 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 Humbert Craig RHA RUA worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Humbert Craig RHA RUA work is $4,324. The median James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting sells for $4,649 across 42 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Humbert Craig RHA RUA paintings typically sell for $2,132–$5,386 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting is $4,649. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Humbert Craig RHA RUA's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting is $60,669. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,669 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,138, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Humbert Craig RHA RUA painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,823, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Humbert Craig RHA RUA's auction record?
James Humbert Craig RHA RUA's auction record is $60,669, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,669 (buyer's premium not included).
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