James Orrock (1829–1913)
James Orrock is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $215. 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 Orrock sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $502 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Orrock work is $215.
The median James Orrock work on paper sells for $188 across 21 lots.
The median James Orrock painting sells for $314 across 2 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 | 3 | $314†‡ | $502† | 66.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $188†‡ | $1,562‡ | 72.4% | 2026-07-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $82–$310†‡ | $174†‡ | $1,334‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $239–$1,202‡ | $636‡ | $1,562‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,562‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $1,365 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $502† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $125‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Orrock worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Orrock work is $215. The median James Orrock work on paper sells for $188 across 21 lots. The median James Orrock painting sells for $314 across 2 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 Orrock work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Orrock work on paper is $188. 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 Orrock's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Orrock work on paper is $1,562. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small James Orrock work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Orrock work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Orrock's auction record?
James Orrock's auction record is $1,562, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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