James Peel (1811–1906)
James Peel is a British (modern) artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $931. 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 Peel sold in 2021 for $1,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Peel on OpeningBid →What is a James Peel work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Peel work is $931.
The median James Peel painting sells for $597 across 28 lots.
The median James Peel print sells for $3,173 across 1 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 | 2 | $3,173 | $3,173 | 50% | 2005-03-04 |
| Paintings | 54 | $597†‡ | $18,857 | 51.9% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Peel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,173 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $597, record $18,857.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $147–$383†‡ | $214†‡ | $582‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $606–$2,585†‡ | $1,231†‡ | $18,857 |
† 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 | 2010 | $18,857 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,248 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,173 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Peel worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Peel work is $931. The median James Peel painting sells for $597 across 28 lots. The median James Peel print sells for $3,173 across 1 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 Peel painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Peel painting is $597. 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 Peel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Peel painting is $18,857.
What is the average price of a medium James Peel painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Peel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,231, 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 Peel painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Peel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $214, 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 Peel's auction record?
James Peel's auction record is $18,857, set in 2010.
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