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# James Morton

## What is James Morton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for James Morton at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $55 including buyer’s premium (middle half $50–$152, n=7). The auction record is $557 for The Titanic off the Fastnet (2019, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Titanic off the Fastnet | Oil on canvas | $557 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Rainbow Lorikeets | Acrylic and oil on board | $411 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 3 | Still Life with Fruit and Vase | Oil on canvas | $370 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | Kookaburra Trio | Oil on board | $242 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Still Life with Fruit and Urn | Oil on board | $194 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Kookaburra | Pastel | $166 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 7 | Threesome | Oil on canvas on board | $163 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Oranges, Lemons and Silver pot | Silver | $145 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | 3 Kookaburras | Oil on board | $142 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Red Delicious | Acrylic on canvas on board | $133 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $82 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $58 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $82 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $54 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Morton is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $75. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Morton sold in 2024 for $111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Morton work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Morton work is $75.

The median James Morton painting sells for $86 across 38 lots.

The median James Morton work on paper sells for $58 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James Morton paintings typically sell for $53–$110 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $86‡ | $557 | 77.6% | 2025-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $58 | $166 | 90.9% | 2024-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $450‡ | $557 | — | 2024-05-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $53–$110 | $89 | $411 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $44–$179‡ | $61‡ | $557 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $40–$80 | $58 | $166 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $557 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $450‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $166 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $109 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Morton worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Morton work is $75. The median James Morton painting sells for $86 across 38 lots. The median James Morton work on paper sells for $58 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Morton paintings typically sell for $53–$110 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James Morton painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Morton painting is $86. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Morton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Morton painting is $557.

### What is the average price of a James Morton work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Morton work on paper is $58.

### What is James Morton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Morton work on paper is $166.

### What is the average price of a small James Morton painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Morton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $89, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium James Morton painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Morton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $61, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Morton's auction record?

James Morton's auction record is $557, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Morton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-morton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.