James Paterson (1854–1932)
What is James Paterson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for James Paterson at 14 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $524–$1,378, n=15). The auction record is $11,783 for THE LAST OF THE INDOMITABLE, AMSTERDAM HARBOUR (2023, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE LAST OF THE INDOMITABLE, AMSTERDAM HARBOUR, 1910 | Signed and dated 1910, oil on canvas | $11,783 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | CORTE, CORSICA | Signed, signed and inscribed verso, oil on canvas | $11,079 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | THE MILL, 1890 | Signed, inscribed and dated 'Moniaive 1890', oil on canvas | $10,212 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Self portrait in profile, 1854 | Self portrait | $9,234 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| 5 | IN ARCADY, 1897 | Signed and dated 1897, signed and inscribed verso, oil on canvas | $6,284 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | A Breton Harbour, 1854 | Painting | $6,044 | Bonhams | Sep 2014 |
| 7 | THE NITH OF ELISLAND | Signed and inscribed 'Moniaive' verso, oil on canvas | $5,839 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | THE TURN OF THE STREAM, MONIAIVE, 1886 | Signed, inscribed and dated 'Moniaive 1886', watercolour | $5,470 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Landscape with a stream in Moniaive, 1894 | Watercolour on paper | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Church, Corsica, 1854 | Watercolour | $4,432 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,571 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $1,368 |
| Other | 7 | $407 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $3,603 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,090 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
James Paterson is a British (modern) artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,854. 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 Paterson sold in 2026 for $4,102, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Paterson work is $1,854.
The median James Paterson work on paper sells for $1,535 across 30 lots.
The median James Paterson painting sells for $3,140 across 21 lots.
The median James Paterson print sells for $9,234 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Paterson work on papers typically sell for $552–$1,702 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $9,234 | $9,234 | — | 2010-04-22 |
| Paintings | 25 | $3,140†‡ | $11,783 | 84% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,535‡ | $5,470 | 88.2% | 2025-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,645 | $11,783 | — | 2023-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Paterson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $9,234. Paintings (25 lots) median $3,140, record $11,783. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $10,645.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $727–$3,142†‡ | $1,229†‡ | $5,839 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,836–$10,428 | $6,164 | $11,783 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $552–$1,702‡ | $1,071‡ | $3,951 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,600–$4,255‡ | $3,345‡ | $5,470 |
‡ 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 | $11,783 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,079 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $9,234 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,470 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,511 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Paterson worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Paterson work is $1,854. The median James Paterson work on paper sells for $1,535 across 30 lots. The median James Paterson painting sells for $3,140 across 21 lots. The median James Paterson print sells for $9,234 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Paterson work on papers typically sell for $552–$1,702 (the middle half of 21 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 Paterson work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Paterson work on paper is $1,535. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Paterson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Paterson work on paper is $5,470.
What is the average price of a James Paterson painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Paterson painting is $3,140. 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 Paterson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Paterson painting is $11,783.
What is the average price of a small James Paterson work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Paterson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small James Paterson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Paterson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,229, 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 Paterson's auction record?
James Paterson's auction record is $11,783, set in 2023.
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