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# James Thackwray (1919–1994)

James Thackwray is a South African artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $383.

A work by James Thackwray sold in 2025 for $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Thackwray work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thackwray work is $383.

The median James Thackwray painting sells for $949 across 12 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 | 12 | $949 | $1,516 | — | 2025-09-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,516 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $383 |

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 Thackwray worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thackwray work is $383. The median James Thackwray painting sells for $949 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James Thackwray painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Thackwray painting is $949.

### What is James Thackwray's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Thackwray painting is $1,516.

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

James Thackwray's auction record is $1,516, set in 2015.

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

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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.