James McElhinney (b. 1952)
James McElhinney is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James McElhinney sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James McElhinney on OpeningBid →What is a James McElhinney work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McElhinney work is $750.
The median James McElhinney painting sells for $750 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $750† | $1,700† | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,700† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,100† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James McElhinney worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McElhinney work is $750. The median James McElhinney painting sells for $750 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James McElhinney's auction record?
James McElhinney's auction record is $1,700, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,700 (buyer's premium not included).
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