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# James McLean (1820–1920)

James McLean is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James McLean sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James McLean work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McLean work is $300.

The median James McLean painting sells for $300 across 5 lots.

The median James McLean print sells for $900 across 1 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 | 1 | $900† | $900† | — | 2025-03-12 |
| Paintings | 5 | $300† | $600† | — | 2011-12-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James McLean's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $900. Paintings (5 lots) median $300, record $600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $600 (buyer's premium not included).

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $900† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $600† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $325† |

† 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 McLean worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McLean work is $300. The median James McLean painting sells for $300 across 5 lots. The median James McLean print sells for $900 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James McLean's auction record is $900, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.