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# James Robertson

James Robertson is a British (modern) artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,256. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Robertson sold in 2023 for $5,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Robertson work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Robertson work is $1,256.

The median James Robertson photograph sells for $1,012 across 19 lots.

The median James Robertson print sells for $1,908 across 4 lots.

The median James Robertson work on paper sells for $874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,908‡ | $2,827‡ | 50% | 2009-06-17 |
| Paintings | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $874† | $1,309 | 50% | 2025-07-22 |
| Photography | 30 | $1,012‡ | $5,452 | 63.3% | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $635–$2,735‡ | $1,023‡ | $5,452 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $5,452 |
| Photography | 2008 | $4,175‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,827‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,120‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,309 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,202 |

‡ 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 Robertson worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Robertson work is $1,256. The median James Robertson photograph sells for $1,012 across 19 lots. The median James Robertson print sells for $1,908 across 4 lots. The median James Robertson work on paper sells for $874 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 Robertson photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Robertson photograph is $1,012. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Robertson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Robertson photograph is $5,452.

### What is the average price of a small James Robertson photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Robertson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,023, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Robertson's auction record is $5,452, set in 2023.

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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 Robertson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-robertson (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.