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# JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT (b. 1926)

JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT is a Canadian artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $302.

A work by JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT sold in 2018 for $302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT work is $302.

The median JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT painting sells for $274 across 15 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $274 | $302 | — | 2019-11-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $302 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $245 |

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 (JIM) W. SHORTT worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT work is $302. The median JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT painting sells for $274 across 15 lots.

### What is the average price of a JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT painting is $274.

### What is JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT painting is $302.

### What is JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT's auction record?

JAMES (JIM) W. SHORTT's auction record is $302, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.