James P. Kerr (b. 1953)
James P. Kerr is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,500. 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 P. Kerr sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James P. Kerr on OpeningBid →What is a James P. Kerr work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James P. Kerr work is $2,500.
The median James P. Kerr painting sells for $2,500 across 78 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James P. Kerr paintings typically sell for $1,500–$4,400 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 | 80 | $2,500†‡ | $11,000† | 97.5% | 2026-09-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,750† | $11,000† | — | 2025-12-10 |
† 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) | 10 | $512–$1,450† | $750† | $2,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $1,500–$4,400†‡ | $2,600†‡ | $11,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,600–$3,200† | $3,000† | $7,000† |
† 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 | 2023 | $11,000† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,000† |
† 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 P. Kerr worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James P. Kerr work is $2,500. The median James P. Kerr painting sells for $2,500 across 78 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James P. Kerr paintings typically sell for $1,500–$4,400 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 P. Kerr painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James P. Kerr painting is $2,500. 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 P. Kerr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James P. Kerr painting is $11,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium James P. Kerr painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James P. Kerr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,600, 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 the average price of a small James P. Kerr painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James P. Kerr painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James P. Kerr's auction record?
James P. Kerr's auction record is $11,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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