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# 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.

## What is a James Pinkney Havard work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.