James Lloyd (1905–1974)
What is James Lloyd’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for James Lloyd at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,244 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,155–$1,293, n=6). The auction record is $52,248 for Boy with Pet Rabbit (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy with Pet Rabbit, 1905 | Gouache | $52,248 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | The Dog in the Park, 1905 | Ink on paper | $17,756 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Fox in Lair, 1966 | Gouache | $9,822 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | Gamekeeper, 1905 | Ink on paper | $7,748 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Highland Cattle, 1905 | Ink on paper | $6,780 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Churchill painting in Morocco, 1905 | Gouache | $6,632 | Christie's | Mar 2013 |
| 7 | Birds and Worm, 1905 | Gouache | $5,717 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Meadow, 1905 | Gouache | $4,305 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Horse drinking; Woman walking under trees, 1906 | Gouache | $3,727 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Bull Pen | Watercolour and gouache Unframed | $3,665 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,441 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $2,203 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,473 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,343 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
James Lloyd is a British (modern) artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,989. 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 Lloyd sold in 2026 for $3,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Lloyd on OpeningBid →What is a James Lloyd work worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lloyd work is $1,989.
The median James Lloyd work on paper sells for $1,657 across 31 lots.
The median James Lloyd painting sells for $2,539 across 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $2,539‡ | $5,842 | 90.6% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,657†‡ | $52,248 | 91.2% | 2025-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,756 | $52,248 | — | 2024-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $716–$1,970‡ | $1,142‡ | $4,305 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,440–$3,215 | $2,877 | $5,717 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $859–$5,179†‡ | $1,720†‡ | $52,248 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,497–$1,957‡ | $1,601‡ | $17,756 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $52,248 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $17,756 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,717 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,305 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Lloyd worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lloyd work is $1,989. The median James Lloyd work on paper sells for $1,657 across 31 lots. The median James Lloyd painting sells for $2,539 across 29 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 Lloyd work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lloyd work on paper is $1,657. 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 Lloyd's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lloyd work on paper is $52,248.
What is the average price of a James Lloyd painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lloyd painting is $2,539. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Lloyd's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lloyd painting is $5,842.
What is the average price of a small James Lloyd work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Lloyd work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,720, 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 Lloyd painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Lloyd painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,877, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is James Lloyd's auction record?
James Lloyd's auction record is $52,248, set in 2019.
See the full James Lloyd record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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