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# James Lapham

James Lapham is an American artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $325. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Lapham is recorded as sold in 2025 for $325; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Lapham work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lapham work is $325.

The median James Lapham sculpture sells for $375 across 42 lots.

The median James Lapham print sells for $225 across 4 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 | 6 | $225‡ | $275‡ | 66.7% | 2016-11-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 50 | $375‡ | $1,896 | 84% | 2025-01-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,800‡ | $2,530‡ | — | 2008-02-17 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $375–$563‡ | $450‡ | $1,896 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $1,896 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1,800‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $275‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $250‡ |

‡ 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 Lapham worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lapham work is $325. The median James Lapham sculpture sells for $375 across 42 lots. The median James Lapham print sells for $225 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James Lapham sculpture?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lapham sculpture is $375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Lapham's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lapham sculpture is $1,896.

### What is the average price of a small James Lapham sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Lapham sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Lapham's auction record is $2,530, set in 2004. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Lapham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-lapham (updated 2026-11-02).

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.