James Walker (1819–1889)
James Walker is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $12,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Walker sold in 2020 for $68,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Walker on OpeningBid →What is a James Walker work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Walker work is $12,500.
The median James Walker painting sells for $30,462 across 5 lots.
The median James Walker print sells for $238 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $238†‡ | $375† | — | 2021-10-10 |
| Paintings | 6 | $30,462‡ | $68,750 | 83.3% | 2020-01-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Walker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $238. Paintings (6 lots) median $30,462, record $68,750. A typical James Walker painting sells for around 128× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $68,750 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $43,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $375† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $100‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Walker worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Walker work is $12,500. The median James Walker painting sells for $30,462 across 5 lots. The median James Walker print sells for $238 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James Walker's auction record?
James Walker's auction record is $68,750, set in 2020.
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