James Stark (1794–1859)
What is James Stark’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for James Stark at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $613 including buyer’s premium (middle half $570–$2,628, n=10). The auction record is $14,628 for Old Houses by the Wensum (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Houses by the Wensum | — | $14,628 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | On the river Yare near Thorpe church, 1794 | Painting | $14,027 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Windsor Castle with fisherman and trees | Oil Painting | $13,650 | Sworders | Oct 1995 |
| 4 | The haywain, 1794 | Painting | $10,970 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | The sheep dip, 1794 | Oil paint | $9,858 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | collecting wood | Oil on panel | $9,388 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 7 | A fisherman on a river, with eel nets on the opposite bank, 1794 | Painting | $8,940 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | The edge of the wood, 1794 | Oil on canvas | $8,630 | Bonhams | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | Summer, 1794 | Painting | $8,088 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Figures in a woodland clearing, 1794 | Woodland clearingoil on canvas | $4,555 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $3,081 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $3,555 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $611 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
James Stark is a British (modern) artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,553. 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 Stark sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,860 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Stark on OpeningBid →What is a James Stark work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Stark work is $1,553.
The median James Stark painting sells for $1,434 across 51 lots.
The median James Stark work on paper sells for $126 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Stark paintings typically sell for $374–$1,635 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) James Stark paintings typically sell for $1,483–$6,322 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 56 | $1,434†‡ | $14,027 | 91.1% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $126†‡ | $662† | 58.8% | 2026-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,839 | $14,628 | — | 2011-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $374–$1,635†‡ | $652†‡ | $3,498 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,483–$6,322†‡ | $3,097†‡ | $14,027 |
† 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) | 10 | $71–$219†‡ | $126†‡ | $662† |
† 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 | 2011 | $14,027 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $13,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $662† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $249‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Stark worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Stark work is $1,553. The median James Stark painting sells for $1,434 across 51 lots. The median James Stark work on paper sells for $126 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Stark paintings typically sell for $374–$1,635 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James Stark paintings typically sell for $1,483–$6,322 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Stark painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Stark painting is $1,434. 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 Stark's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Stark painting is $14,027.
What is the average price of a James Stark work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Stark work on paper is $126. 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 Stark's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Stark work on paper is $662. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $662 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small James Stark painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Stark painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $652, 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 the average price of a medium James Stark painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Stark painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,097, 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 Stark's auction record?
James Stark's auction record is $14,027, set in 2011.
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