> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-mcnaught · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## What is a James McNaught work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James McNaught auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-mcnaught (updated 2026-11-01).

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.