James Thurber (1894–1961)
James Thurber is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,125. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Thurber sold in 2025 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Thurber on OpeningBid →What is a James Thurber work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thurber work is $3,125.
The median James Thurber work on paper sells for $3,250 across 13 lots.
The median James Thurber print sells for $750 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2017-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,250‡ | $14,400 | — | 2025-06-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,062–$7,750‡ | $3,990‡ | $14,400 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $14,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $10,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Thurber worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thurber work is $3,125. The median James Thurber work on paper sells for $3,250 across 13 lots. The median James Thurber print sells for $750 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a James Thurber work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Thurber work on paper is $3,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Thurber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Thurber work on paper is $14,400.
What is the average price of a small James Thurber work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Thurber work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Thurber's auction record?
James Thurber's auction record is $14,400, set in 2013.
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