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# James S. King (1852–1925)

James S. King is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $330. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James S. King sold in 1996 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James S. King work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James S. King work is $330.

The median James S. King painting sells for $330 across 3 lots.

The median James S. King work on paper sells for $160 across 1 lots.

The median James S. King print sells for $19 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 | 1 | $19 | $19 | — | 2023-10-18 |
| Paintings | 3 | $330 | $1,500 | — | 1996-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $160‡ | $160‡ | — | 2011-08-05 |

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

James S. King's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $19. Paintings (3 lots) median $330, record $1,500. A typical James S. King painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $1,500 |
| Paintings | 1989 | $330 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $160‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $19 |

‡ 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 S. King worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James S. King work is $330. The median James S. King painting sells for $330 across 3 lots. The median James S. King work on paper sells for $160 across 1 lots. The median James S. King print sells for $19 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James S. King's auction record?

James S. King's auction record is $1,500, set in 1996.

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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 S. King auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-s-king (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.