James Neal (1918–2018)
James Neal is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $249. 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 Neal sold in 2026 for $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Neal on OpeningBid →What is a James Neal work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Neal work is $249.
The median James Neal painting sells for $336 across 14 lots.
The median James Neal work on paper sells for $80 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $336†‡ | $1,278 | 87.5% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $80‡ | $162 | — | 2024-09-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 8 | $123–$352†‡ | $144†‡ | $859† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $353–$1,155‡ | $509‡ | $1,278 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $1,278 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,155 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $162 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $80‡ |
‡ 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 Neal worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Neal work is $249. The median James Neal painting sells for $336 across 14 lots. The median James Neal work on paper sells for $80 across 3 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 Neal painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Neal painting is $336. 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 Neal's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Neal painting is $1,278.
What is James Neal's auction record?
James Neal's auction record is $1,278, set in 2001.
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