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# James Nathan Muir (b. 1945)

James Nathan Muir is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,275. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Nathan Muir sold in 2024 for $7,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Nathan Muir work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Nathan Muir work is $6,275.

The median James Nathan Muir sculpture sells for $1,434 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,434† | $7,260 | — | 2026-01-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $625–$5,895† | $1,122† | $7,260 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $7,260 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6,655 |

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 Nathan Muir worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Nathan Muir work is $6,275. The median James Nathan Muir sculpture sells for $1,434 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Nathan Muir's auction record?

James Nathan Muir's auction record is $7,605, set in 2015.

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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.