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# James May (b. 1955)

James May is a Scottish artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $385.

A work by James May sold in 2008 for $1,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James May work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James May work is $385.

The median James May painting sells for $1,659 across 2 lots.

The median James May work on paper sells for $385 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,659 | $1,659 | — | 2008-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $385 | $385 | — | 2008-05-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,659 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,659 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $385 |

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 May worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James May work is $385. The median James May painting sells for $1,659 across 2 lots. The median James May work on paper sells for $385 across 1 lots.

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

James May's auction record is $1,659, 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.