> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-topping · updated 2026-11-01

# James Topping (b. 1879)

James Topping is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $308. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Topping sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Topping work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Topping work is $308.

The median James Topping painting sells for $308 across 3 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 | $308† | $650† | 50% | 2026-03-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $650† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $308 |

† 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 Topping worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Topping work is $308. The median James Topping painting sells for $308 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Topping's auction record is $650, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Topping auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-topping (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.