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# James Siena (b. 1957)

## What is James Siena’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $18,750 |
| Other | 17 | $8,820 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $2,540 |
| Prints | 31 | $875 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Siena auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-siena (updated 2026-11-02).

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.