James Seymour (1702–1752)
James Seymour is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $19,452. 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 Seymour sold in 2025 for $56,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Seymour work is $19,452.
The median James Seymour painting sells for $33,083 across 21 lots.
The median James Seymour work on paper sells for $987 across 6 lots.
The median James Seymour print sells for $70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $70† | $94† | 66.7% | 2026-08-04 |
| Paintings | 27 | $33,083†‡ | $380,250 | 77.8% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $987†‡ | $29,456 | 85.7% | 2023-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $192,500 | $380,250 | — | 2023-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Seymour's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $70 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $33,083, record $380,250. A typical James Seymour painting sells for around 472× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $192,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $24,565–$57,440† | $33,083† | $197,558 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $14,700–$120,960‡ | $36,084‡ | $380,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $621–$2,758†‡ | $987†‡ | $29,456 |
† 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 | 2021 | $380,250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $197,558 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $29,456 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,335 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $94† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $46† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Seymour worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Seymour work is $19,452. The median James Seymour painting sells for $33,083 across 21 lots. The median James Seymour work on paper sells for $987 across 6 lots. The median James Seymour print sells for $70 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 Seymour painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Seymour painting is $33,083. 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 Seymour's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Seymour painting is $380,250.
What is the average price of a medium James Seymour painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Seymour painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Seymour's auction record?
James Seymour's auction record is $380,250, set in 2021.
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