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# James Merritt Ives (1824–1895)

James Merritt Ives is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,432. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Merritt Ives sold in 2013 for $2,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Merritt Ives work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Merritt Ives work is $1,432.

The median James Merritt Ives print sells for $650 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 | $650† | $2,214 | 80% | 2023-11-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,214 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $650† |

† 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 Merritt Ives worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Merritt Ives work is $1,432. The median James Merritt Ives print sells for $650 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Merritt Ives's auction record?

James Merritt Ives's auction record is $2,214, set in 2013.

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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.