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# James Valentine Jelley (1856–1943)

James Valentine Jelley is a British (modern) artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,078. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Valentine Jelley sold in 2014 for $3,626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Valentine Jelley work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Valentine Jelley work is $3,078.

The median James Valentine Jelley painting sells for $6,838 across 3 lots.

The median James Valentine Jelley work on paper sells for $2,529 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $6,838‡ | $10,049‡ | — | 2014-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,529‡ | $2,529‡ | — | 2008-10-08 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,049‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,626 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,529‡ |

‡ 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 Jelley worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Valentine Jelley work is $3,078. The median James Valentine Jelley painting sells for $6,838 across 3 lots. The median James Valentine Jelley work on paper sells for $2,529 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Valentine Jelley's auction record is $10,049, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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