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# James "Mac" Anderson (1907–1998)

James "Mac" Anderson is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $3,585. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James "Mac" Anderson sold in 2014 for $3,585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James "Mac" Anderson work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James "Mac" Anderson work is $3,585.

The median James "Mac" Anderson painting sells for $5,078 across 8 lots.

The median James "Mac" Anderson print sells for $700 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 | $700† | $700† | — | 2020-04-11 |
| Paintings | 9 | $5,078 | $31,070 | 88.9% | 2014-09-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James "Mac" Anderson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $700. Paintings (9 lots) median $5,078, record $31,070. A typical James "Mac" Anderson painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,346–$6,572 | $3,585 | $6,572 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $31,070 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $11,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 "Mac" Anderson worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James "Mac" Anderson work is $3,585. The median James "Mac" Anderson painting sells for $5,078 across 8 lots. The median James "Mac" Anderson print sells for $700 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James "Mac" Anderson's auction record?

James "Mac" Anderson's auction record is $31,070, set in 2013.

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

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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.