James Lee Byars (1932–1997)

James Lee Byars is an American artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,309.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions12$1,375$5,25066.7%2019-07-18
Paintings10%
Works on Paper23$6,881$125,00069.6%2024-06-26
Sculpture & Installation4$233,482$761,0002025-06-05
Photography1$715$7152019-07-18
Masterpieces (top of market)3$425,000$761,0002015-05-15

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
The Golden Bullet2026-01-23Sotheby's$37,792
The Cube Book2025-10-22Christie's$33,333
Slit moon - 19942025-06-05Artcurial$41,964
Untitled2024-06-26Sotheby's$4,860
Compositie2022-05-19Phillips$8,190

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a James Lee Byars work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lee Byars work on paper is $6,881.

What is James Lee Byars's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lee Byars work on paper is $125,000.

What is the average price of a James Lee Byars print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lee Byars print is $1,375.

What is James Lee Byars's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lee Byars print is $5,250.

What is James Lee Byars's auction record?

James Lee Byars's auction record is $761,000, set on 2015-05-14.