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# James Tarr (1905–1996)

James Tarr is a British (modern) artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $678.

A work by James Tarr sold in 2007 for $1,885, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Tarr work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Tarr work is $678.

The median James Tarr work on paper sells for $488 across 4 lots.

The median James Tarr painting sells for $1,960 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,960 | $2,802 | — | 2004-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $488 | $678 | — | 2005-10-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $2,802 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,117 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $678 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $594 |

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 Tarr worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Tarr work is $678. The median James Tarr work on paper sells for $488 across 4 lots. The median James Tarr painting sells for $1,960 across 2 lots.

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

James Tarr's auction record is $2,802, set in 2004.

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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 Tarr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-tarr (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.