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# James MacCarthy

James MacCarthy is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,490. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James MacCarthy sold in 2009 for $1,490, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James MacCarthy work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James MacCarthy work is $1,490.

The median James MacCarthy sculpture sells for $1,490 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,490 | $3,787 | 75% | 2009-04-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $3,787 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $1,490 |

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 MacCarthy worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James MacCarthy work is $1,490. The median James MacCarthy sculpture sells for $1,490 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James MacCarthy's auction record is $3,787, set in 2008.

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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.