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# James Scouler (1741–1787)

James Scouler is a British (modern) artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $663. 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 Scouler sold in 2023 for $2,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Scouler work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Scouler work is $663.

The median James Scouler work on paper sells for $650 across 13 lots.

The median James Scouler painting sells for $1,330 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,330 | $1,496 | — | 2021-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $650†‡ | $2,796 | 92.9% | 2024-03-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 12 | $606–$1,406†‡ | $893†‡ | $2,796 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,796 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,496 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,438† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,164 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Scouler worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Scouler work is $663. The median James Scouler work on paper sells for $650 across 13 lots. The median James Scouler painting sells for $1,330 across 2 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 Scouler work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Scouler work on paper is $650. 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 Scouler's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Scouler work on paper is $2,796.

### What is the average price of a small James Scouler work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Scouler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $893, 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 Scouler's auction record?

James Scouler's auction record is $4,323, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Scouler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-scouler (updated 2026-11-03).

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.