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# James McCracken (1875–1967)

James McCracken is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,070.

A work by James McCracken sold in 2009 for $3,081, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James McCracken work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McCracken work is $2,070.

The median James McCracken painting sells for $2,576 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $2,576 | $3,081 | — | 2009-05-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,081 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,070 |

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 McCracken worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McCracken work is $2,070. The median James McCracken painting sells for $2,576 across 2 lots.

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

James McCracken's auction record is $3,081, set in 2009.

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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.