James Thiriar (1889–1965)
James Thiriar is a Belgian artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $445. 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 Thiriar is recorded as sold in 2026 for $445; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Thiriar on OpeningBid →What is a James Thiriar work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thiriar work is $445.
The median James Thiriar print sells for $445 across 5 lots.
The median James Thiriar work on paper sells for $905 across 3 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 | 7 | $445†‡ | $1,062 | 71.4% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $905 | $1,319 | 75% | 2021-12-10 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $100–$520†‡ | $445†‡ | $1,062 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,319 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $905 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $520 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Thiriar worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thiriar work is $445. The median James Thiriar print sells for $445 across 5 lots. The median James Thiriar work on paper sells for $905 across 3 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 James Thiriar's auction record?
James Thiriar's auction record is $1,319, set in 2021.
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