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# James Lamantia (1923–2011)

James Lamantia is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,044.

A work by James Lamantia sold in 2021 for $1,342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Lamantia work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lamantia work is $1,044.

The median James Lamantia painting sells for $1,671 across 8 lots.

The median James Lamantia work on paper sells for $250 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,671 | $4,900 | 88.9% | 2021-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $250 | $488 | 75% | 2015-09-12 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,044–$3,172 | $2,000 | $4,900 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,900 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,148 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $488 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $250 |

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 Lamantia worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lamantia work is $1,044. The median James Lamantia painting sells for $1,671 across 8 lots. The median James Lamantia work on paper sells for $250 across 3 lots.

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

James Lamantia's auction record is $4,900, set in 2015.

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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.