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

# James Mac Dougal Hart (1828–1901)

James Mac Dougal Hart is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,202. 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 Mac Dougal Hart is recorded as sold in 2023 for $3,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Mac Dougal Hart work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Mac Dougal Hart work is $2,202.

The median James Mac Dougal Hart painting sells for $2,703 across 15 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 | 17 | $2,703†‡ | $15,500 | 88.2% | 2025-11-21 |

† 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) | 6 | $1,294–$3,425†‡ | $2,830†‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,500–$2,675†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $3,850‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,000 |

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 Dougal Hart worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Mac Dougal Hart work is $2,202. The median James Mac Dougal Hart painting sells for $2,703 across 15 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 Mac Dougal Hart painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Mac Dougal Hart painting is $2,703. 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 Mac Dougal Hart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Mac Dougal Hart painting is $15,500.

### What is James Mac Dougal Hart's auction record?

James Mac Dougal Hart's auction record is $5,000, set in 2020.

---

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 Mac Dougal Hart auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-mac-dougal-hart (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.