> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-little · updated 2026-11-01

# James Little (b. 1952)

James Little is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $8,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Little sold in 2026 for $12,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Little work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Little work is $8,125.

The median James Little painting sells for $8,125 across 10 lots.

The median James Little work on paper sells for $5,760 across 3 lots.

The median James Little print sells for $1,800 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | — | 2010-10-07 |
| Paintings | 10 | $8,125† | $25,000 | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,760 | $7,500 | 60% | 2026-04-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Little's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,800. Paintings (10 lots) median $8,125, record $25,000. A typical James Little painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,125–$16,875 | $10,000 | $25,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $25,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5,760 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,800 |

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 Little worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Little work is $8,125. The median James Little painting sells for $8,125 across 10 lots. The median James Little work on paper sells for $5,760 across 3 lots. The median James Little print sells for $1,800 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Little's auction record is $25,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Little auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-little (updated 2026-11-01).

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.