James Northfield (1887–1973)
What is James Northfield’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for James Northfield at 4 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,286–$2,985, n=6). The auction record is $8,400 for AUSTRALIA / GREAT BARRIER CORAL REEF (2010, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chalet Mt. Buffalo National Park, 1926 | — | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUSTRALIA / GREAT BARRIER CORAL REEF, 1935 | Poster | $8,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | AUSTRALIA / GREAT BARRIER CORAL REEF, 1935 | Poster | $8,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | WATTLE TIME / TRAVEL BY TRAIN, 1925 | Lithographer | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | WINTER SPORT IN AUSTRALIA, 1932 | Lithograph | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | AUSTRALIA, 1935 | Poster | $5,040 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |
| 6 | AUSTRALIAN PARROTS / AUSTRALIA, circa 1935 | Poster | $5,040 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2008 |
| 7 | AUSTRALIA / GREAT BARRIER REEF, QUEENSLAND, circa 1930s | — | $4,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | AUSTRALIA / AUSTRALIAN PARROTS, 1935 | Poster | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | AUSTRALIA / GREAT BARRIER CORAL REEF, 1930s | Poster on paper | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 29 | $2,750 |
| Photographs | 5 | $1,625 |
| Other | 27 | $910 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $1,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
James Northfield is an Australian artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Northfield sold in 2025 for $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Northfield work is $1,750.
The median James Northfield print sells for $1,795 across 56 lots.
The median James Northfield photograph sells for $1,170 across 6 lots.
The median James Northfield painting sells for $490 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Northfield prints typically sell for $844–$3,375 (the middle half of 51 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 56 | $1,795† | $8,400 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 5 | $490† | $640 | 80% | 2024-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,187 | $1,187 | — | 2014-08-06 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,170 | $3,750 | — | 2019-05-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,625 | $8,400 | — | 2019-11-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James Northfield's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $1,795. Paintings (5 lots) median $490, record $640. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,625.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $844–$3,375† | $1,750† | $8,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $669–$1,719 | $1,170 | $3,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $8,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $8,000 |
| Photography | 2014 | $3,750 |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,187 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $640 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $565 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Northfield worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Northfield work is $1,750. The median James Northfield print sells for $1,795 across 56 lots. The median James Northfield photograph sells for $1,170 across 6 lots. The median James Northfield painting sells for $490 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Northfield prints typically sell for $844–$3,375 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Northfield print?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Northfield print is $1,795. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Northfield's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Northfield print is $8,400.
What is the average price of a medium James Northfield print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Northfield print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Northfield's auction record?
James Northfield's auction record is $8,400, set in 2010.
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