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# James Prestini (1908–1993)

James Prestini is an American artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,750.

A work by James Prestini sold in 2025 for $3,570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Prestini work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Prestini work is $2,750.

The median James Prestini sculpture sells for $4,800 across 33 lots.

The median James Prestini photograph sells for $2,000 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 50 | $4,800 | $12,000 | 66% | 2025-07-31 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,000 | $2,750 | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,000 | $12,000 | — | 2021-10-24 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,334–$3,816 | $2,000 | $8,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $5,000–$8,906 | $6,125 | $12,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $12,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $10,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,750 |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,250 |

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 Prestini worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Prestini work is $2,750. The median James Prestini sculpture sells for $4,800 across 33 lots. The median James Prestini photograph sells for $2,000 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Prestini sculpture?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Prestini sculpture is $4,800.

### What is James Prestini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Prestini sculpture is $12,000.

### What is the average price of a medium James Prestini sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Prestini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small James Prestini sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Prestini sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

James Prestini's auction record is $12,000, set in 2007.

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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 Prestini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-prestini (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.