James Monroe (1758–1831)
James Monroe is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Monroe sold in 2026 for $1,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Monroe work is $625.
The median James Monroe photograph sells for $1,430 across 3 lots.
The median James Monroe painting sells for $23,110 across 1 lots.
The median James Monroe print sells for $201 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $201 | $201 | — | 1998-11-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | $23,110 | $23,110 | — | 2017-01-19 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,430 | $1,750 | — | 2026-03-21 |
James Monroe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $201. Paintings (1 lots) median $23,110, record $23,110. A typical James Monroe painting sells for around 115× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $23,110 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,750 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $201 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Monroe worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Monroe work is $625. The median James Monroe photograph sells for $1,430 across 3 lots. The median James Monroe painting sells for $23,110 across 1 lots. The median James Monroe print sells for $201 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James Monroe's auction record?
James Monroe's auction record is $23,110, set in 2017.
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