James Sowerby (1756–1822)
James Sowerby is a British artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $370. 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 Sowerby sold in 2025 for $31,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Sowerby work is $370.
The median James Sowerby print sells for $188 across 27 lots.
The median James Sowerby work on paper sells for $424 across 3 lots.
The median James Sowerby sculpture sells for $5,757 across 1 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 | 50 | $188†‡ | $1,118 | 54% | 2026-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $424†‡ | $1,156† | — | 2021-02-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,757 | $5,757 | — | 2022-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,780 | $31,750 | — | 2025-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $46–$241†‡ | $205†‡ | $533‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,757 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,156† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,118 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $782† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $424 |
† 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 Sowerby worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Sowerby work is $370. The median James Sowerby print sells for $188 across 27 lots. The median James Sowerby work on paper sells for $424 across 3 lots. The median James Sowerby sculpture sells for $5,757 across 1 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 Sowerby print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Sowerby print is $188. 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 Sowerby's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Sowerby print is $1,118.
What is the average price of a small James Sowerby print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Sowerby print (small (under 50 cm)) is $205, 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 Sowerby's auction record?
James Sowerby's auction record is $31,750, set in 2025.
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