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

# James Unsworth (b. 1979)

## What is James Unsworth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for James Unsworth at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $94 including buyer’s premium (middle half $82–$106, n=6). The auction record is $114 for Untitled (2025, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2005 | Ink on paper | $114 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2005 | Ink on paper | $106 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2005 | Ink on paper | $106 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2005 | Ink on paper | $82 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2005 | Ink on paper | $82 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2005 | Ink on paper | $82 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $94 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $94 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Unsworth is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $94.

A work by James Unsworth sold in 2025 for $114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Unsworth work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Unsworth work is $94.

The median James Unsworth work on paper sells for $94 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $94 | $114 | — | 2025-09-03 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $82–$106 | $94 | $114 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $114 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $106 |

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 Unsworth worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Unsworth work is $94. The median James Unsworth work on paper sells for $94 across 6 lots.

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

James Unsworth's auction record is $114, set in 2025.

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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 Unsworth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-unsworth (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.