James Matthews
James Matthews is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $218. 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 Matthews sold in 2014 for $236, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Matthews on OpeningBid →What is a James Matthews work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Matthews work is $218.
The median James Matthews work on paper sells for $134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 30 | $134†‡ | $1,272 | 50% | 2026-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $12–$218†‡ | $32†‡ | $354‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $112–$748†‡ | $137†‡ | $1,272 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,272 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $748 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Matthews worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Matthews work is $218. The median James Matthews work on paper sells for $134 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 Matthews work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Matthews work on paper is $134. 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 Matthews's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Matthews work on paper is $1,272.
What is James Matthews's auction record?
James Matthews's auction record is $1,272, set in 2000.
See the full James Matthews record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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