James Osborne (1940–1992)
James Osborne is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,409. 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 Osborne sold in 2025 for $1,649, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Osborne on OpeningBid →What is a James Osborne work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Osborne work is $1,409.
The median James Osborne sculpture sells for $932 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $932†‡ | $9,160‡ | 82.8% | 2025-08-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,380‡ | $9,160‡ | — | 2021-07-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $400–$1,649†‡ | $619†‡ | $2,885 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $752–$7,123‡ | $5,285‡ | $9,160‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $9,160‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,380‡ |
‡ 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 Osborne worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Osborne work is $1,409. The median James Osborne sculpture sells for $932 across 24 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 Osborne sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Osborne sculpture is $932. 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 Osborne's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Osborne sculpture is $9,160. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small James Osborne sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Osborne sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $619, 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 Osborne's auction record?
James Osborne's auction record is $9,160, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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