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# James Poole (1804–1886)

James Poole is a British artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $519. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Poole sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Poole work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Poole work is $519.

The median James Poole painting sells for $283 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $283† | $2,234† | 71.4% | 2022-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $2,234† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $283 |

† 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 Poole worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Poole work is $519. The median James Poole painting sells for $283 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Poole's auction record is $2,016, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Poole auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-poole (updated 2026-11-02).

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.