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# James Macbeth (1847–1891)

James Macbeth is a British (modern) artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,201. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Macbeth sold in 2022 for $5,425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Macbeth work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Macbeth work is $3,201.

The median James Macbeth work on paper sells for $2,752 across 2 lots.

The median James Macbeth painting sells for $5,425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $5,425 | $5,425 | — | 2022-12-14 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,752† | $5,290 | 50% | 2016-02-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,425 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $5,290 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $214† |

† 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 Macbeth worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Macbeth work is $3,201. The median James Macbeth work on paper sells for $2,752 across 2 lots. The median James Macbeth painting sells for $5,425 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Macbeth's auction record is $5,425, set in 2022.

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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.