James Pinkney Havard (1937–2020)
James Pinkney Havard is an American artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Pinkney Havard sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $4,940 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Pinkney Havard work is $3,900.
The median James Pinkney Havard painting sells for $4,063 across 56 lots.
The median James Pinkney Havard work on paper sells for $5,782 across 14 lots.
The median James Pinkney Havard sculpture sells for $2,750 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) James Pinkney Havard paintings typically sell for $3,828–$8,438 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 3 | $460 | $1,560 | — | 2021-10-13 |
| Paintings | 62 | $4,063† | $13,750 | 90.3% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $5,782† | $20,000 | 87.5% | 2023-06-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,750 | $6,288 | — | 2023-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $12,675 | $20,000 | — | 2021-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James Pinkney Havard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $460. Paintings (62 lots) median $4,063, record $13,750. A typical James Pinkney Havard painting sells for around 8.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $12,675.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,129–$2,560† | $2,000† | $4,940† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,054–$4,063† | $3,000† | $10,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $3,828–$8,438 | $6,875 | $13,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,719–$4,344† | $2,188† | $5,938 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,769–$9,481 | $8,750 | $20,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,288 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $460 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Pinkney Havard worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Pinkney Havard work is $3,900. The median James Pinkney Havard painting sells for $4,063 across 56 lots. The median James Pinkney Havard work on paper sells for $5,782 across 14 lots. The median James Pinkney Havard sculpture sells for $2,750 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) James Pinkney Havard paintings typically sell for $3,828–$8,438 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Pinkney Havard painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Pinkney Havard painting is $4,063. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Pinkney Havard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Pinkney Havard painting is $13,750.
What is the average price of a James Pinkney Havard work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Pinkney Havard work on paper is $5,782. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Pinkney Havard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Pinkney Havard work on paper is $20,000.
What is the average price of a large James Pinkney Havard painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large James Pinkney Havard painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium James Pinkney Havard painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Pinkney Havard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Pinkney Havard's auction record?
James Pinkney Havard's auction record is $20,000, set in 2019.
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