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# James Wallace Black (1825–1896)

James Wallace Black is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Wallace Black is recorded as sold in 2020 for $2,300; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Wallace Black work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wallace Black work is $1,750.

The median James Wallace Black photograph sells for $1,200 across 3 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 | 3 | $1,200 | $48,000 | — | 2010-03-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $48,000 |
| Photography | 1992 | $1,200 |

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 Wallace Black worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wallace Black work is $1,750. The median James Wallace Black photograph sells for $1,200 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Wallace Black's auction record?

James Wallace Black's auction record is $48,000, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.