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# James McDonald (1822–1885)

James McDonald is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $385. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James McDonald sold in 2012 for $6,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James McDonald work worth?

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

The median James McDonald photograph sells for $3,214 across 2 lots.

The median James McDonald painting sells for $125 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $125‡ | $125‡ | — | 2023-07-21 |
| Photography | 3 | $3,214 | $6,044 | 66.7% | 2012-12-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $6,044 |
| Photography | 2011 | $385 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $125‡ |

‡ 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 McDonald worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McDonald work is $385. The median James McDonald photograph sells for $3,214 across 2 lots. The median James McDonald painting sells for $125 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James McDonald's auction record is $6,044, set in 2012.

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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.