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# James Vanderzee (1886–1983)

James Vanderzee is an artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,695. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Vanderzee sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Vanderzee work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Vanderzee work is $2,695.

The median James Vanderzee photograph sells for $2,930 across 74 lots.

The median James Vanderzee print sells for $880 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James Vanderzee photographs typically sell for $2,061–$5,750 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $880 | $880 | — | 1993-04-07 |
| Photography | 88 | $2,930† | $87,500 | 84.1% | 2026-04-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $70,000 | $87,500 | — | 2021-10-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $2,061–$5,750† | $3,000† | $87,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $87,500 |
| Photography | 2016 | $87,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $880 |

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 Vanderzee worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Vanderzee work is $2,695. The median James Vanderzee photograph sells for $2,930 across 74 lots. The median James Vanderzee print sells for $880 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Vanderzee photographs typically sell for $2,061–$5,750 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Vanderzee photograph is $2,930. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Vanderzee photograph is $87,500.

### What is the average price of a small James Vanderzee photograph?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Vanderzee photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Vanderzee's auction record is $87,500, set in 2016.

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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 Vanderzee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-vanderzee (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.