James Lynwood Palmer (1868–1941)
What is James Lynwood Palmer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for James Lynwood Palmer at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,735 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,735–$3,247, n=5). The auction record is $5,643 for MARE AND FOAL (2014, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARE AND FOAL | Oil on canvas | $5,643 | Sworders | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Portrait of 'Twister', winner of the Military Lightweight Point-to-Point, 1907, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $3,247 | Sworders | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Portrait of 'Twister', winner of the Military Lightweight Point-to-Point, 1907, 1868 | Wood Palmer | $3,247 | Sworders | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Portrait of 'Sandy', winner of Officers' Pony Race, South Africa, 1899, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $2,735 | Sworders | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Portrait of 'Sandy', winner of Officers' Pony Race, South Africa, 1899, 1868 | Wood Palmer | $2,735 | Sworders | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of a bay horse standing in a landscape, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $1,847 | Roseberys London | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | A saddled chestnut horse wearing a ladies side saddle in an extensive landscape | Wood Palmer | $1,437 | Chiswick Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | The Jockey, 1892 | — | $470 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,735 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,735 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
James Lynwood Palmer is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,797. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Lynwood Palmer sold in 2025 for $3,247, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lynwood Palmer work is $2,797.
The median James Lynwood Palmer painting sells for $2,797 across 10 lots.
The median James Lynwood Palmer print sells for $470 across 1 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 | 1 | $470 | $470 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 13 | $2,797‡ | $11,006‡ | 76.9% | 2026-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-01-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Lynwood Palmer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $470. Paintings (13 lots) median $2,797, record $11,006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical James Lynwood Palmer painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,745–$2,956‡ | $2,575‡ | $5,643 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,006‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,554‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $470 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Lynwood Palmer worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Lynwood Palmer work is $2,797. The median James Lynwood Palmer painting sells for $2,797 across 10 lots. The median James Lynwood Palmer print sells for $470 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a James Lynwood Palmer painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Lynwood Palmer painting is $2,797. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Lynwood Palmer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Lynwood Palmer painting is $11,006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is James Lynwood Palmer's auction record?
James Lynwood Palmer's auction record is $11,006, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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