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# James Webb

## What is James Webb’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for James Webb at 32 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,014 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,433–$10,725, n=11). The auction record is $210,477 for On the Ganges (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On the Ganges | Oil on canvas | $210,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | The Majesty of Greenwich | Oil on canvas | $81,900 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | View of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, 1867 | Oil on canvas | $30,068 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | St Paul's from the River Thames, 1825 | Oil paint | $28,376 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | JAMES WEBB | NAMUR, BELGIUM | Oil paint | $23,372 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | A view of the Damrak with the townhall, the Nieuwe Kerk and the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, 1881 | Oil on canvas | $20,184 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Near Richmond, Yorkshire | Oil on canvas | $18,422 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | View of the Louvre from the banks of the Seine, Paris, 1868 | Oil on canvas | $17,819 | Roseberys London | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Huy, Belgium | Oil on canvas | $14,738 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 10 | A view of Notre Dame from the Seine, 1825 | Painting | $13,734 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $5,730 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $12,012 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $5,092 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,630 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Webb is a British (modern) artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,833. 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 Webb sold in 2026 for $5,092, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 James Webb works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a James Webb work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Webb work is $3,833.

The median James Webb painting sells for $4,025 across 79 lots.

The median James Webb work on paper sells for $76 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James Webb paintings typically sell for $2,267–$8,200 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) James Webb paintings typically sell for $564–$2,841 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 110 | $4,025†‡ | $210,477 | 71.8% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $76† | $480 | 75% | 2024-02-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $55,984‡ | $210,477 | — | 2023-01-31 |

† 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) | 20 | $564–$2,841†‡ | $1,059†‡ | $23,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $2,267–$8,200†‡ | $4,025†‡ | $210,477 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $8,858–$18,572†‡ | $10,166†‡ | $179,568‡ |

† 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 | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $179,568‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $480 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $76† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Webb worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Webb work is $3,833. The median James Webb painting sells for $4,025 across 79 lots. The median James Webb work on paper sells for $76 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Webb paintings typically sell for $2,267–$8,200 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) James Webb paintings typically sell for $564–$2,841 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Webb painting?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Webb painting is $4,025. 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 Webb's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Webb painting is $210,477.

### What is the average price of a medium James Webb painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Webb painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small James Webb painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Webb painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,059, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Webb's auction record?

James Webb's auction record is $210,477, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Webb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-webb (updated 2026-11-02).

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.