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# James R. Jackson (1882–1975)

## What is James R. Jackson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for James R. Jackson at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,711 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,078–$2,447, n=16). The auction record is $17,332 for SYDNEY HARBOUR FROM KURRABA POINT (2020, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SYDNEY HARBOUR FROM KURRABA POINT | Oil on canvas | $17,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Middle Harbour | Oil on board | $11,980 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Ben Lomond by St Mary's | Oil on board | $10,457 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2015 |
| 4 | SYDNEY HARBOUR | Oil on canvas on board | $9,186 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2016 |
| 5 | LOW TIDE, MERRICKS, VICTORIA | Oil on canvas on composition board | $9,099 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | ENTRANCE TO SYDNEY HARBOUR FROM DOBROYD | Oil on composition board | $8,817 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | Coastal Landscape with Houses | Oil on canvas on board | $7,017 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Picnic by The Harbour, 1916 | Oil on canvas on board | $5,841 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Clontarf, 1882 | Oil on canvas on board | $5,420 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Picnic, Middle Harbour, Sydney, 1882 | Oil on board | $5,262 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $3,638 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $4,289 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,067 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James R. Jackson is an Australia, Europe artist with 167 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,556. 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 R. Jackson sold in 2025 for $4,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James R. Jackson work worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James R. Jackson work is $2,556.

The median James R. Jackson painting sells for $2,300 across 109 lots.

The median James R. Jackson work on paper sells for $81 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James R. Jackson paintings typically sell for $1,909–$4,306 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) James R. Jackson paintings typically sell for $774–$2,570 (the middle half of 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 152 | $2,300†‡ | $64,290† | 71.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $81 | $81 | — | 2025-08-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $11,980† | $64,290† | — | 2022-04-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $774–$2,570†‡ | $1,513†‡ | $23,852† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $1,909–$4,306†‡ | $3,300†‡ | $17,332 |

† 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 | 2019 | $64,290† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $23,852† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $81 |

† 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 R. Jackson worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James R. Jackson work is $2,556. The median James R. Jackson painting sells for $2,300 across 109 lots. The median James R. Jackson work on paper sells for $81 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James R. Jackson paintings typically sell for $1,909–$4,306 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) James R. Jackson paintings typically sell for $774–$2,570 (the middle half of 52 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 R. Jackson painting?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James R. Jackson painting is $2,300. 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 R. Jackson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James R. Jackson painting is $64,290. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $64,290 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium James R. Jackson painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James R. Jackson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,300, 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 R. Jackson painting?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James R. Jackson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,513, 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 R. Jackson's auction record?

James R. Jackson's auction record is $64,290, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $64,290 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 R. Jackson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-r-jackson (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.