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

# James W (1931–2022)

James W is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $978. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James W sold in 2025 for $2,403, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James W work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James W work is $978.

The median James W sculpture sells for $978 across 4 lots.

The median James W painting sells for $716 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 | 1 | $716 | $716 | — | 2009-12-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $978‡ | $2,403 | — | 2025-12-02 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,403 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $978‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $716 |

‡ 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 W worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James W work is $978. The median James W sculpture sells for $978 across 4 lots. The median James W painting sells for $716 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James W's auction record is $2,403, 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 W auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-w-butler (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.