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# James McCarthy (20th/21st Century)

James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $2,194. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $2,394 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) work is $2,194.

The median James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) print sells for $2,394 across 3 lots.

The median James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) sculpture sells for $1,993 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,394† | $2,569† | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,993† | $2,676† | — | 2024-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,676† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,569† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,394† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1,993† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 McCarthy (20th/21st Century) worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) work is $2,194. The median James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) print sells for $2,394 across 3 lots. The median James McCarthy (20th/21st Century) sculpture sells for $1,993 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James McCarthy (20th/21st Century)'s auction record?

James McCarthy (20th/21st Century)'s auction record is $2,676, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,676 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.