James Montgomery Flagg (1877–1960)
James Montgomery Flagg is an American artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,625. 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 Montgomery Flagg sold in 2024 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Montgomery Flagg work is $1,625.
The median James Montgomery Flagg print sells for $2,048 across 87 lots.
The median James Montgomery Flagg work on paper sells for $1,461 across 42 lots.
The median James Montgomery Flagg painting sells for $1,100 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Montgomery Flagg prints typically sell for $900–$4,940 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) James Montgomery Flagg work on papers typically sell for $956–$4,500 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 95 | $2,048†‡ | $14,400 | 91.6% | 2025-02-13 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,100† | $13,134 | 55.6% | 2019-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $1,461†‡ | $18,750 | 80.8% | 2025-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $13,200 | $18,750 | — | 2019-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Montgomery Flagg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (95 lots) median $2,048 with 91.6% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $1,100, record $13,134. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $13,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $900–$4,940†‡ | $2,193†‡ | $14,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $700–$1,625†‡ | $1,375†‡ | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $956–$4,500†‡ | $1,830†‡ | $18,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $18,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $14,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $14,300 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,640 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Montgomery Flagg worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Montgomery Flagg work is $1,625. The median James Montgomery Flagg print sells for $2,048 across 87 lots. The median James Montgomery Flagg work on paper sells for $1,461 across 42 lots. The median James Montgomery Flagg painting sells for $1,100 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Montgomery Flagg prints typically sell for $900–$4,940 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James Montgomery Flagg work on papers typically sell for $956–$4,500 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 the average price of a James Montgomery Flagg print?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Montgomery Flagg print is $2,048. 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 Montgomery Flagg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Montgomery Flagg print is $14,400.
What is the average price of a James Montgomery Flagg work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Montgomery Flagg work on paper is $1,461. 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 Montgomery Flagg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Montgomery Flagg work on paper is $18,750.
What is the average price of a medium James Montgomery Flagg print?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Montgomery Flagg print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,193, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium James Montgomery Flagg work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Montgomery Flagg work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,830, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Montgomery Flagg's auction record?
James Montgomery Flagg's auction record is $18,750, set in 2017.
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