James Jarvis (b. 1970)
James Jarvis is a Canadian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,364. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Jarvis is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,868; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jarvis work is $1,364.
The median James Jarvis work on paper sells for $1,298 across 8 lots.
The median James Jarvis painting sells for $1,123 across 3 lots.
The median James Jarvis print sells for $975 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $975‡ | $1,209‡ | — | 2022-05-04 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,123‡ | $3,868‡ | — | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,298‡ | $3,570 | 66.7% | 2025-07-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,950‡ | $3,809‡ | — | 2025-04-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Jarvis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $975. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,123, record $3,868. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $613–$1,555‡ | $1,298‡ | $3,570 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $3,868‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,809‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,570 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,090‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,020‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,209‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,123 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $740 |
‡ 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 Jarvis worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Jarvis work is $1,364. The median James Jarvis work on paper sells for $1,298 across 8 lots. The median James Jarvis painting sells for $1,123 across 3 lots. The median James Jarvis print sells for $975 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a James Jarvis work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Jarvis work on paper is $1,298. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Jarvis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Jarvis work on paper is $3,570.
What is James Jarvis's auction record?
James Jarvis's auction record is $11,159, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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