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# James Snodgrass (1929–2013)

James Snodgrass is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $520. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Snodgrass sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Snodgrass work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Snodgrass work is $520.

The median James Snodgrass painting sells for $425 across 2 lots.

The median James Snodgrass work on paper sells for $520 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $425† | $700† | — | 2023-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $520 | $520 | — | 2021-08-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $700† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $520 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $150† |

† 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 Snodgrass worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Snodgrass work is $520. The median James Snodgrass painting sells for $425 across 2 lots. The median James Snodgrass work on paper sells for $520 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Snodgrass's auction record?

James Snodgrass's auction record is $700, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Snodgrass auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-snodgrass (updated 2026-11-01).

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.