James Kearns (1924–2024)
James Kearns is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $189. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Kearns is recorded as sold in 1995 for $248; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Kearns on OpeningBid →What is a James Kearns work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kearns work is $189.
The median James Kearns print sells for $75 across 2 lots.
The median James Kearns sculpture sells for $330 across 1 lots.
The median James Kearns work on paper sells for $248 across 1 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 | 3 | $75 | $130 | 66.7% | 2022-11-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $248‡ | $248‡ | 50% | 1995-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $330‡ | $330‡ | 50% | 1995-07-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1995 | $330‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $248‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $20 |
‡ 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 Kearns worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kearns work is $189. The median James Kearns print sells for $75 across 2 lots. The median James Kearns sculpture sells for $330 across 1 lots. The median James Kearns work on paper sells for $248 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Kearns's auction record?
James Kearns's auction record is $330, set in 1995. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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