James Madison (1751–1836)
James Madison is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,457. 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 Madison sold in 2025 for $1,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Madison on OpeningBid →What is a James Madison work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Madison work is $1,457.
The median James Madison photograph sells for $1,465 across 4 lots.
The median James Madison work on paper sells for $550 across 1 lots.
The median James Madison print sells for $156 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $156 | $156 | — | 2016-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $550† | $550† | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Photography | 4 | $1,465‡ | $2,280 | — | 2025-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $2,280 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $550† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $156 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Madison worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Madison work is $1,457. The median James Madison photograph sells for $1,465 across 4 lots. The median James Madison work on paper sells for $550 across 1 lots. The median James Madison print sells for $156 across 1 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 James Madison's auction record?
James Madison's auction record is $6,400, set in 2017.
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