> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-jarvis · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## What is a James Jarvis work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Jarvis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-jarvis (updated 2026-11-03).

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.