James Waltham Curtis (1839–1901)
James Waltham Curtis is an Australia artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,614. 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 Waltham Curtis sold in 2026 for $17,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Waltham Curtis on OpeningBid →What is a James Waltham Curtis work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Waltham Curtis work is $2,614.
The median James Waltham Curtis painting sells for $2,614 across 11 lots.
The median James Waltham Curtis work on paper sells for $90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,614†‡ | $23,536 | 68.8% | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $90† | $97† | 33.3% | 2024-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $842–$2,488†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $4,737‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $23,536 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,958 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $97† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $83 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Waltham Curtis worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Waltham Curtis work is $2,614. The median James Waltham Curtis painting sells for $2,614 across 11 lots. The median James Waltham Curtis work on paper sells for $90 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 the average price of a James Waltham Curtis painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Waltham Curtis painting is $2,614. 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 Waltham Curtis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Waltham Curtis painting is $23,536.
What is James Waltham Curtis's auction record?
James Waltham Curtis's auction record is $23,536, set in 2026.
See the full James Waltham Curtis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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