James March Phillips (1913–1981)
James March Phillips is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,650. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James March Phillips sold in 2025 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James March Phillips work is $1,650.
The median James March Phillips work on paper sells for $1,800 across 15 lots.
The median James March Phillips painting sells for $75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $75 | $75 | 50% | 2018-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,800‡ | $18,750 | 93.8% | 2025-06-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $200–$3,437‡ | $1,800‡ | $18,750 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $13,800 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $75 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James March Phillips worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James March Phillips work is $1,650. The median James March Phillips work on paper sells for $1,800 across 15 lots. The median James March Phillips painting sells for $75 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 the average price of a James March Phillips work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James March Phillips work on paper is $1,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James March Phillips's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James March Phillips work on paper is $18,750.
What is James March Phillips's auction record?
James March Phillips's auction record is $18,750, set in 2017.
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