James Northcote (1746–1831)
James Northcote is a British (modern) artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,167. 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 Northcote sold in 2025 for $21,976, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Northcote work is $3,167.
The median James Northcote painting sells for $2,531 across 23 lots.
The median James Northcote print sells for $400 across 4 lots.
The median James Northcote work on paper sells for $192 across 1 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 | 6 | $400†‡ | $704† | 66.7% | 2019-02-12 |
| Paintings | 29 | $2,531†‡ | $35,280 | 79.3% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $192 | $192 | 50% | 2017-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Northcote's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $400 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $2,531, record $35,280. A typical James Northcote painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $400–$1,821†‡ | $1,293†‡ | $3,913‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $700–$3,055†‡ | $1,464†‡ | $13,953‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $10,307–$19,446 | $11,531 | $35,280 |
† 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 | 2021 | $35,280 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $21,976 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $704† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $576 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $192 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Northcote worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Northcote work is $3,167. The median James Northcote painting sells for $2,531 across 23 lots. The median James Northcote print sells for $400 across 4 lots. The median James Northcote work on paper sells for $192 across 1 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 Northcote painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Northcote painting is $2,531. 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 Northcote's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Northcote painting is $35,280.
What is James Northcote's auction record?
James Northcote's auction record is $35,280, set in 2021.
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