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# James Karales (1930–2002)

James Karales is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,320.

A work by James Karales sold in 2021 for $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Karales work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Karales work is $1,320.

The median James Karales photograph sells for $1,004 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2 | $1,004 | $1,320 | — | 2023-04-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $1,320 |
| Photography | 2023 | $687 |

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 Karales worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Karales work is $1,320. The median James Karales photograph sells for $1,004 across 2 lots.

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

James Karales's auction record is $1,750, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Karales auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-karales (updated 2026-11-01).

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.