James McNeil Whistler (1834–1903)
James McNeil Whistler is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $96. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James McNeil Whistler sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $175 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James McNeil Whistler on OpeningBid →What is a James McNeil Whistler work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McNeil Whistler work is $96.
The median James McNeil Whistler print sells for $136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $136† | $3,800† | 80% | 2026-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,800† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $175† |
† 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 McNeil Whistler worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McNeil Whistler work is $96. The median James McNeil Whistler print sells for $136 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James McNeil Whistler's auction record?
James McNeil Whistler's auction record is $3,800, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,800 (buyer's premium not included).
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