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# James (b. 1945)

James is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,880. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James sold in 2024 for $4,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $2,880.

The median James painting sells for $4,750 across 3 lots.

The median James work on paper sells for $266 across 1 lots.

The median James print sells for $260 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $260 | $260 | — | 2020-11-24 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,750† | $5,160† | — | 2024-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $266† | $266† | 50% | 2018-05-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $260. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,750, record $5,160. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,160 (buyer's premium not included). A typical James painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,160† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $266† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $260 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $2,880. The median James painting sells for $4,750 across 3 lots. The median James work on paper sells for $266 across 1 lots. The median James print sells for $260 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James's auction record?

James's auction record is $5,160, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,160 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-phillips-2 (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.