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# James Licini (1937–2025)

James Licini is a Swiss artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,039. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Licini sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,694 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Licini work worth?

Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Licini work is $4,039.

The median James Licini sculpture sells for $4,091 across 98 lots.

The median James Licini work on paper sells for $970 across 2 lots.

The median James Licini print sells for $1,550 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James Licini sculptures typically sell for $2,653–$5,166 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) James Licini sculptures typically sell for $2,844–$5,859 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,550† | $1,795† | — | 2007-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $970†‡ | $971‡ | 40% | 2012-11-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 98 | $4,091†‡ | $15,730† | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $13,914†‡ | $15,730† | — | 2025-11-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 44 | $2,653–$5,166†‡ | $3,776†‡ | $7,443 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $2,844–$5,859†‡ | $4,157†‡ | $14,380 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $4,538–$7,951†‡ | $5,659†‡ | $15,730† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2014 | $15,730† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $14,895† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,795† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,550† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $971‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $970† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Licini worth?

Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Licini work is $4,039. The median James Licini sculpture sells for $4,091 across 98 lots. The median James Licini work on paper sells for $970 across 2 lots. The median James Licini print sells for $1,550 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Licini sculptures typically sell for $2,653–$5,166 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James Licini sculptures typically sell for $2,844–$5,859 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Licini sculpture is $4,091. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Licini sculpture is $15,730. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,730 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Licini sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,776, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium James Licini sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Licini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,157, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

James Licini's auction record is $15,730, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,730 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Licini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-licini (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.