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# James Reynolds (1926–2010)

James Reynolds is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $15,730. 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 Reynolds sold in 2026 for $15,730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 James Reynolds work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a James Reynolds work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Reynolds work is $15,730.

The median James Reynolds painting sells for $20,230 across 21 lots.

The median James Reynolds work on paper sells for $416 across 4 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 | 22 | $20,230 | $95,200 | 95.5% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $416 | $7,000 | 80% | 2022-03-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $54,450 | $95,200 | — | 2023-07-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $15,730–$35,406 | $22,215 | $95,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $95,200 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $54,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $658 |

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 Reynolds worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Reynolds work is $15,730. The median James Reynolds painting sells for $20,230 across 21 lots. The median James Reynolds work on paper sells for $416 across 4 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 Reynolds painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Reynolds painting is $20,230.

### What is James Reynolds's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Reynolds painting is $95,200.

### What is the average price of a small James Reynolds painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Reynolds painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

James Reynolds's auction record is $95,200, set in 2005.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Reynolds auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-reynolds (updated 2026-11-03).

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.