James John Hill (1811–1882)
James John Hill is a British (modern) artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,502. 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 John Hill sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,644 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James John Hill on OpeningBid →What is a James John Hill work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James John Hill work is $1,502.
The median James John Hill painting sells for $1,266 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1,266†‡ | $35,000 | 73% | 2026-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $265–$784†‡ | $341†‡ | $1,644† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,426–$12,944‡ | $3,248‡ | $18,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 1993 | $35,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $18,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James John Hill worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James John Hill work is $1,502. The median James John Hill painting sells for $1,266 across 27 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 John Hill painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James John Hill painting is $1,266. 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 John Hill's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James John Hill painting is $35,000.
What is the average price of a medium James John Hill painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James John Hill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small James John Hill painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James John Hill painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 John Hill's auction record?
James John Hill's auction record is $35,000, set in 1993.
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