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# James Richard Marquis (1862–1885)

James Richard Marquis is a British artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $6,710. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Richard Marquis sold in 2018 for $7,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Richard Marquis work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Richard Marquis work is $6,710.

The median James Richard Marquis painting sells for $6,912 across 10 lots.

The median James Richard Marquis work on paper sells for $466 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $6,912‡ | $18,688 | 55.6% | 2024-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $466 | $466 | 50% | 2002-05-29 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,710–$13,125‡ | $7,113‡ | $18,232‡ |

‡ 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 | 2002 | $18,688 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $18,232‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $466 |

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

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 Richard Marquis worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Richard Marquis work is $6,710. The median James Richard Marquis painting sells for $6,912 across 10 lots. The median James Richard Marquis work on paper sells for $466 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James Richard Marquis painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Richard Marquis painting is $6,912. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Richard Marquis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Richard Marquis painting is $18,688.

### What is James Richard Marquis's auction record?

James Richard Marquis's auction record is $18,688, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.