James Montgomery Flagg (1870–1960)
James Montgomery Flagg is an American artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,162. 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 2025 for $9,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Montgomery Flagg work is $1,162.
The median James Montgomery Flagg print sells for $1,200 across 105 lots.
The median James Montgomery Flagg work on paper sells for $687 across 7 lots.
The median James Montgomery Flagg painting sells for $491 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Montgomery Flagg prints typically sell for $687–$4,230 (the middle half of 92 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 | 124 | $1,200†‡ | $13,200 | 84.7% | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $491‡ | $770‡ | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $687† | $5,178 | 70% | 2021-08-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,000 | $13,200 | — | 2025-08-07 |
† 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 (124 lots) median $1,200 with 84.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $491, record $770. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $11,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $687–$4,230†‡ | $1,250†‡ | $13,200 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $13,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,178 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $1,092 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $770‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $212‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Montgomery Flagg work is $1,162. The median James Montgomery Flagg print sells for $1,200 across 105 lots. The median James Montgomery Flagg work on paper sells for $687 across 7 lots. The median James Montgomery Flagg painting sells for $491 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Montgomery Flagg prints typically sell for $687–$4,230 (the middle half of 92 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 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Montgomery Flagg print is $1,200. 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 $13,200.
What is the average price of a medium James Montgomery Flagg print?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Montgomery Flagg print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,250, 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 $13,200, set in 2012.
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