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# James Jarvaise (1925–2015)

## What is James Jarvaise’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for James Jarvaise at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,586 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,588–$24,765, n=7). The auction record is $27,940 for Hudson River School Series, 32 (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson River School Series, 32, 1957 | Oil paint | $27,940 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (from the Hudson River School Series), 1958 | Painting | $27,940 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | "Man From Toledo," 1963, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $21,590 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (from Hudson River Series), 1958 | Painting | $10,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1957 | Signed and dated (lower right), oil on board | $7,537 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (from the Hudson River School Series), 1964 | Painting | $6,930 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled, No. 2 (from the Man in the Room Series), 1963 | Painting | $6,048 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1955 | Oil on canvas | $5,586 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Nature morte avec pamplemousse magique (Still Life with Magic Grapefruit), 2014 | Acrylic paint | $5,040 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Le tête (serie L'homme en chambre), 2014 | Painting | $2,772 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $3,906 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,233 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,772 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $972 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Jarvaise is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,772.

A work by James Jarvaise sold in 2026 for $21,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Jarvaise work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jarvaise work is $2,772.

The median James Jarvaise painting sells for $2,772 across 17 lots.

The median James Jarvaise work on paper sells for $1,397 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,772 | $27,940 | 85% | 2026-08-18 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,397 | $2,772 | 60% | 2025-04-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,568–$5,932 | $4,179 | $10,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,512–$22,839 | $7,233 | $27,940 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $27,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,772 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,397 |

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 Jarvaise worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jarvaise work is $2,772. The median James Jarvaise painting sells for $2,772 across 17 lots. The median James Jarvaise work on paper sells for $1,397 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Jarvaise painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Jarvaise painting is $2,772.

### What is James Jarvaise's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Jarvaise painting is $27,940.

### What is James Jarvaise's auction record?

James Jarvaise's auction record is $27,940, set in 2025.

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