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# James Perkins

James Perkins is an artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $4,806. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Perkins is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,740; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Perkins work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Perkins work is $4,806.

The median James Perkins painting sells for $2,472 across 19 lots.

The median James Perkins sculpture sells for $9,892 across 4 lots.

The median James Perkins photograph sells for $647 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,472‡ | $57,671‡ | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $9,892‡ | $38,447‡ | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $647‡ | $647‡ | — | 2025-05-13 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,373–$6,569‡ | $2,128‡ | $19,224‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $57,671‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $38,447‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $19,224‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $13,045‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $647‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Perkins worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Perkins work is $4,806. The median James Perkins painting sells for $2,472 across 19 lots. The median James Perkins sculpture sells for $9,892 across 4 lots. The median James Perkins photograph sells for $647 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James Perkins painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Perkins painting is $2,472. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Perkins's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Perkins painting is $57,671. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium James Perkins painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Perkins painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Perkins's auction record?

James Perkins's auction record is $137,312, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Perkins auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-perkins (updated 2026-11-01).

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.