James Salt (1850–1903)
James Salt is a British artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,841. 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 Salt sold in 2026 for $3,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Salt on OpeningBid →What is a James Salt work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Salt work is $1,841.
The median James Salt painting sells for $1,841 across 25 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 | 33 | $1,841†‡ | $5,849 | 75.8% | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $502–$1,198†‡ | $1,073†‡ | $3,432 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,820–$3,617†‡ | $2,389†‡ | $5,849 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2018 | $5,849 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $4,561‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Salt worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Salt work is $1,841. The median James Salt painting sells for $1,841 across 25 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 Salt painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Salt painting is $1,841. 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 James Salt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Salt painting is $5,849.
What is the average price of a medium James Salt painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Salt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 James Salt's auction record?
James Salt's auction record is $5,849, set in 2018.
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