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# James Turnbull (1909–1976)

James Turnbull is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,250.

A work by James Turnbull sold in 2022 for $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Turnbull work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Turnbull work is $2,250.

The median James Turnbull work on paper sells for $2,250 across 4 lots.

The median James Turnbull print sells for $250 across 1 lots.

The median James Turnbull painting sells for $4,313 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2015-11-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,313 | $4,313 | — | 2001-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,250 | $2,750 | — | 2022-01-27 |

James Turnbull's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $250. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,313, record $4,313. A typical James Turnbull painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $4,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $250 |

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 Turnbull worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Turnbull work is $2,250. The median James Turnbull work on paper sells for $2,250 across 4 lots. The median James Turnbull print sells for $250 across 1 lots. The median James Turnbull painting sells for $4,313 across 1 lots.

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

James Turnbull's auction record is $4,313, set in 2001.

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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.