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# James Webb (1825–1895)

James Webb is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $957. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Webb sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $1,070 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Webb work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Webb work is $957.

The median James Webb painting sells for $1,070 across 3 lots.

The median James Webb work on paper sells for $214 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,070† | $4,073† | — | 2024-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $214† | $214† | 50% | 2024-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,073† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,070† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $214† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Webb worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Webb work is $957. The median James Webb painting sells for $1,070 across 3 lots. The median James Webb work on paper sells for $214 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Webb's auction record is $4,073, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,073 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.