James Siena (b. 1957)
What is James Siena’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for James Siena at 12 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $889 including buyer’s premium (middle half $516–$1,207, n=17). The auction record is $62,916 for Upside Down Devil Variation (Brown) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upside Down Devil Variation (Brown), 2004 | Enamel on aluminum | $62,916 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | Blue Line Rectangle, 1994 | Enamel | $40,000 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Nighthouse, 2001 | Enamel on aluminum | $27,720 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Coffered Lattice (with Crosses), 2005 | Graphite | $27,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Coffered Perforated Recursive Combs, 2008 | Enamel on aluminum | $22,500 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 6 | Bracket painting (after jury duty #2), 1999 | Enamel on aluminum | $21,250 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Bracket painting (after jury duty #2), 1999 | Aluminum | $21,250 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Nine Constant Windows, Second Version, 2002 | Enamel on aluminum | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | DISTORTED LATTICE, SYSTEM - NON SYSTEM, 2003 | Enamel on aluminum | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nine Prints portfolio, 1999-2001 | The complete set of nine etchings and engravings in colors, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon in letterpress | $22,500 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $18,750 |
| Other | 17 | $8,820 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $2,540 |
| Prints | 31 | $875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $2,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,419 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
James Siena is an American artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,520. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Siena sold in 2025 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Siena on OpeningBid →What is a James Siena work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Siena work is $2,520.
The median James Siena work on paper sells for $2,520 across 33 lots.
The median James Siena print sells for $889 across 33 lots.
The median James Siena sculpture sells for $15,000 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Siena work on papers typically sell for $1,651–$5,250 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) James Siena prints typically sell for $445–$1,112 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 38 | $889† | $22,500 | 86.8% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 8 | $8,750 | $27,720 | 87.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $2,520 | $27,500 | 84.6% | 2026-01-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $15,000 | $40,000 | 70% | 2021-12-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $524 | $524 | — | 2023-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $27,610 | $62,916 | — | 2020-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James Siena's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $889 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $8,750, record $27,720. A typical James Siena painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $27,610.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $445–$1,112† | $747† | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $909–$2,275 | $1,211 | $2,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,108–$14,375 | $7,840 | $22,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,651–$5,250 | $2,500 | $27,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $22,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $10,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Siena worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Siena work is $2,520. The median James Siena work on paper sells for $2,520 across 33 lots. The median James Siena print sells for $889 across 33 lots. The median James Siena sculpture sells for $15,000 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Siena work on papers typically sell for $1,651–$5,250 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) James Siena prints typically sell for $445–$1,112 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Siena work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Siena work on paper is $2,520.
What is James Siena's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Siena work on paper is $27,500.
What is the average price of a James Siena print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Siena print is $889. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Siena's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Siena print is $22,500.
What is the average price of a small James Siena work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Siena work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small James Siena print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Siena print (small (under 50 cm)) is $747, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Siena's auction record?
James Siena's auction record is $62,916, set in 2014.
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