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# James Kidwell Popham (1884–1966)

James Kidwell Popham is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $320. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Kidwell Popham sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $320 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Kidwell Popham work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kidwell Popham work is $320.

The median James Kidwell Popham painting sells for $213 across 5 lots.

The median James Kidwell Popham work on paper sells for $320 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $213† | $1,027† | 71.4% | 2024-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $320† | $320† | 50% | 2025-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,027† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $652 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $320† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kidwell Popham worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kidwell Popham work is $320. The median James Kidwell Popham painting sells for $213 across 5 lots. The median James Kidwell Popham work on paper sells for $320 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Kidwell Popham's auction record?

James Kidwell Popham's auction record is $652, set in 2022.

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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.