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# James Thomas Linnell (1826–1905)

James Thomas Linnell is a British (modern) artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $12,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Thomas Linnell sold in 2023 for $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 James Thomas Linnell work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a James Thomas Linnell work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thomas Linnell work is $12,000.

The median James Thomas Linnell work on paper sells for $915 across 3 lots.

The median James Thomas Linnell painting sells for $12,300 across 4 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 | 6 | $12,300† | $18,635 | 66.7% | 2024-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $915† | $2,044 | 42.9% | 2018-03-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,635 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,044 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $915† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Thomas Linnell worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thomas Linnell work is $12,000. The median James Thomas Linnell work on paper sells for $915 across 3 lots. The median James Thomas Linnell painting sells for $12,300 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Thomas Linnell's auction record?

James Thomas Linnell's auction record is $51,361, set in 2008.

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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.