James Sanford Ellsworth (1802–1874)
James Sanford Ellsworth is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,290. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Sanford Ellsworth is recorded as sold in 2025 for $24,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Sanford Ellsworth on OpeningBid →What is a James Sanford Ellsworth work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Sanford Ellsworth work is $3,290.
The median James Sanford Ellsworth work on paper sells for $3,535 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 22 | $3,535‡ | $27,025 | 90.9% | 2025-07-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,116–$7,050‡ | $3,081‡ | $24,000‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $27,025 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $24,000‡ |
‡ 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 Sanford Ellsworth worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Sanford Ellsworth work is $3,290. The median James Sanford Ellsworth work on paper sells for $3,535 across 20 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a James Sanford Ellsworth work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Sanford Ellsworth work on paper is $3,535. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Sanford Ellsworth's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Sanford Ellsworth work on paper is $27,025.
What is the average price of a small James Sanford Ellsworth work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Sanford Ellsworth work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,081, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Sanford Ellsworth's auction record?
James Sanford Ellsworth's auction record is $27,025, set in 2006.
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