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# James King Bonnar

James King Bonnar is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $880. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James King Bonnar sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James King Bonnar work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James King Bonnar work is $880.

The median James King Bonnar painting sells for $915 across 48 lots.

The median James King Bonnar work on paper sells for $264 across 5 lots.

The median James King Bonnar print sells for $1,645 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James King Bonnar paintings typically sell for $725–$2,133 (the middle half of 39 sold 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 | 1 | $1,645 | $1,645 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 51 | $915‡ | $5,462‡ | 94.1% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $264‡ | $330 | 71.4% | 2022-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,512‡ | $5,462‡ | — | 2023-04-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

James King Bonnar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,645. Paintings (51 lots) median $915, record $5,462. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,512.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $325–$711‡ | $425‡ | $1,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $725–$2,133‡ | $1,300‡ | $5,462‡ |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $5,462‡ |
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,645 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $330 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $264 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 King Bonnar worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James King Bonnar work is $880. The median James King Bonnar painting sells for $915 across 48 lots. The median James King Bonnar work on paper sells for $264 across 5 lots. The median James King Bonnar print sells for $1,645 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James King Bonnar paintings typically sell for $725–$2,133 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James King Bonnar painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James King Bonnar painting is $915. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James King Bonnar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James King Bonnar painting is $5,462. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium James King Bonnar painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James King Bonnar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James King Bonnar's auction record?

James King Bonnar's auction record is $5,462, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.