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# James McArdell (1719–1765)

James McArdell is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $316. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James McArdell sold in 2021 for $774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James McArdell work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McArdell work is $316.

The median James McArdell print sells for $316 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $316‡ | $1,036‡ | 70% | 2023-04-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $251–$660‡ | $289‡ | $809 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,036‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $809 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 McArdell worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McArdell work is $316. The median James McArdell print sells for $316 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James McArdell's auction record is $1,036, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James McArdell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-mcardell (updated 2026-11-01).

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.