James Pollard (1792–1867)
What is James Pollard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for James Pollard at 24 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,535–$26,400, n=5). The auction record is $146,915 for The London-Edinburgh Royal Mail coach setting a brisk pace on a summer day (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $15,289 |
| Prints | 13 | $480 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $3,588 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,048 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
James Pollard is a British (modern) artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,896. 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 Pollard sold in 2026 for $18,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Pollard on OpeningBid →What is a James Pollard work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Pollard work is $1,896.
The median James Pollard print sells for $145 across 25 lots.
The median James Pollard painting sells for $12,858 across 30 lots.
The median James Pollard work on paper sells for $420 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Pollard paintings typically sell for $1,500–$26,400 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 39 | $145†‡ | $3,294 | 64.1% | 2026-04-11 |
| Paintings | 31 | $12,858†‡ | $146,915 | 96.8% | 2026-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $420‡ | $420‡ | — | 2014-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $83,418 | $146,915 | — | 2025-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Pollard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $145 with 64.1% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $12,858, record $146,915. A typical James Pollard painting sells for around 89× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $83,418.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $50–$288†‡ | $120†‡ | $3,294 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $126–$716†‡ | $383†‡ | $2,635 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,939–$18,448‡ | $9,390‡ | $45,336‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,500–$26,400†‡ | $13,750†‡ | $146,915 |
† 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 | 2021 | $146,915 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $96,251 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,294 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $420‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Pollard worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Pollard work is $1,896. The median James Pollard print sells for $145 across 25 lots. The median James Pollard painting sells for $12,858 across 30 lots. The median James Pollard work on paper sells for $420 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Pollard paintings typically sell for $1,500–$26,400 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Pollard print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Pollard print is $145. 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 Pollard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Pollard print is $3,294.
What is the average price of a James Pollard painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Pollard painting is $12,858. 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 Pollard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Pollard painting is $146,915.
What is the average price of a medium James Pollard painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Pollard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,750, 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 Pollard print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Pollard print (small (under 50 cm)) is $120, 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 Pollard's auction record?
James Pollard's auction record is $146,915, set in 2021.
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