James McNaught (b. 1948)
James McNaught is a Scottish artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $703. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James McNaught sold in 2024 for $962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McNaught work is $703.
The median James McNaught painting sells for $675 across 10 lots.
The median James McNaught work on paper sells for $813 across 8 lots.
The median James McNaught print sells for $944 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 | $944 | $944 | — | 2023-04-04 |
| Paintings | 11 | $675† | $962 | 90.9% | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $813 | $1,067 | — | 2026-01-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James McNaught's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $944. Paintings (11 lots) median $675, record $962.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $615–$776† | $675† | $962 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $609–$951 | $841 | $1,067 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,042 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $962 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $944 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $900† |
† 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 McNaught worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McNaught work is $703. The median James McNaught painting sells for $675 across 10 lots. The median James McNaught work on paper sells for $813 across 8 lots. The median James McNaught print sells for $944 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James McNaught painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James McNaught painting is $675. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James McNaught's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James McNaught painting is $962.
What is the average price of a small James McNaught painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James McNaught painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James McNaught's auction record?
James McNaught's auction record is $1,067, set in 2020.
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