> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-valentine-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# James Valentine (1815–1879)

James Valentine is a British artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $531. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Valentine is recorded as sold in 2026 for $582; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Valentine work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Valentine work is $531.

The median James Valentine photograph sells for $531 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 16 | $531‡ | $8,625 | 75% | 2026-05-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $294–$1,408‡ | $531‡ | $8,625 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1999 | $8,625 |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,117‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Valentine worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Valentine work is $531. The median James Valentine photograph sells for $531 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James Valentine photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Valentine photograph is $531. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Valentine's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Valentine photograph is $8,625.

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

James Valentine's auction record is $8,625, set in 1999.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Valentine auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-valentine-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.