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# James Twitty (1916–1994)

James Twitty is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $247.

A work by James Twitty sold in 2019 for $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Twitty work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Twitty work is $247.

The median James Twitty painting sells for $625 across 4 lots.

The median James Twitty print sells for $32 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $32 | $32 | — | 2015-05-17 |
| Paintings | 4 | $625 | $650 | — | 2019-10-02 |

James Twitty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $32. Paintings (4 lots) median $625, record $650. A typical James Twitty painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $650 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $32 |

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 Twitty worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Twitty work is $247. The median James Twitty painting sells for $625 across 4 lots. The median James Twitty print sells for $32 across 1 lots.

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

James Twitty's auction record is $625, set in 2019.

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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 Twitty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-twitty (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.