James Irwin
What is James Irwin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for James Irwin at 6 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $601–$848, n=12). The auction record is $7,381 for LUNAR SURFACE PANORAMA: the majestic Hadley-Apennine valley, station 6a (2025, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUNAR SURFACE PANORAMA: the majestic Hadley-Apennine valley, station 6a, 1971 | Original montage comprising six vintage gelatin silver prints on fibre-based paper collaged together | $7,381 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | DAVID SCOTT, THE ROVER AND THE AWE-INSPIRING HADLEY CANYON, STATION 2, 1971 | Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper | $1,360 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | APOLLO 15 - David Scott Beside the Lunar Rover at Station 10, 1971 | Vintage gelatin silver print | $947 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | DAVID SCOTT EXAMINING A BOULDER AT STATION 2 AFTER THE FIRST EXCURSION WITH THE LUNAR ROVER James Irwin, 26 July - 7 August 1971, EVA 1, 1971 | Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper | $815 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | DAVID SCOTT TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS IN FRONT OF THE HADLEY-APENNINE MOUNTAINS AT STATION 6, 1971 | Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper | $815 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | [Apollo 15] HADLEY BASE NESTLED AT THE FOOT OF THE TOWERING APENNINE MOUNTAIN RANGE, 1971 | Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper | $737 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | [Apollo 15] DAVID SCOTT LEANING IN ONE-SIXTH GRAVITY, SETTING UP EXPERIMENTS AT HADLEY, 1971 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $660 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | DAVID SCOTT AT THE LUNAR ROVER IN FRONT OF HADLEY CANYON AND MOUNT HADLEY DELTA, STATION 9A, 1971 | Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper | $621 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | [Apollo 15] DOCKING OF LM FALCON WITH SPACE FIREFLIES EN ROUTE TO THE MOON, 1971 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $621 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | DUNE CRATER IN FRONT OF MOUNT HADLEY AT STATION 4, 1971 | Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper | $543 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $640 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $621 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
James Irwin is an artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $499. 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 Irwin sold in 2026 for $947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Irwin on OpeningBid →What is a James Irwin work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Irwin work is $499.
The median James Irwin photograph sells for $484 across 50 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Irwin photographs typically sell for $248–$731 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 64 | $484†‡ | $7,381 | 78.1% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,915‡ | $7,381 | — | 2025-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $248–$731‡ | $484‡ | $1,915‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $7,381 |
| Photography | 2015 | $1,915‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Irwin worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Irwin work is $499. The median James Irwin photograph sells for $484 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Irwin photographs typically sell for $248–$731 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 Irwin photograph?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Irwin photograph is $484. 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 Irwin's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Irwin photograph is $7,381.
What is the average price of a small James Irwin photograph?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Irwin photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Irwin's auction record?
James Irwin's auction record is $7,381, set in 2025.
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