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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Peel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-peel (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.