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# James Roberts (b. 1828)

James Roberts is a British (modern) artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,415. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Roberts sold in 2023 for $2,719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Roberts work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Roberts work is $1,415.

The median James Roberts painting sells for $362 across 3 lots.

The median James Roberts print sells for $468 across 1 lots.

The median James Roberts work on paper sells for $2,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $468‡ | $468‡ | 50% | 2012-06-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $362‡ | $2,719 | 75% | 2023-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,469 | $2,469 | — | 2009-12-01 |

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

James Roberts's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $468 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $362, record $2,719.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,719 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,469 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $468‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $362‡ |

‡ 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 Roberts worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Roberts work is $1,415. The median James Roberts painting sells for $362 across 3 lots. The median James Roberts print sells for $468 across 1 lots. The median James Roberts work on paper sells for $2,469 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Roberts's auction record is $2,719, set in 2023.

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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 Roberts auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-roberts (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.