James Wells Champney (1843–1903)
James Wells Champney is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Wells Champney sold in 2023 for $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wells Champney work is $1,000.
The median James Wells Champney work on paper sells for $1,000 across 21 lots.
The median James Wells Champney painting sells for $1,430 across 9 lots.
The median James Wells Champney print sells for $47 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $47 | $47 | 33.3% | 2010-03-17 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,430 | $10,665 | 81.8% | 2021-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,000‡ | $3,819 | 61.8% | 2023-09-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Wells Champney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $47 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,430, record $10,665. A typical James Wells Champney painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $404–$1,715 | $896 | $3,220 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $352–$1,173‡ | $761‡ | $2,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,000–$2,970‡ | $1,304‡ | $3,819 |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $10,665 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,231 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $3,220 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $47 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Wells Champney worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wells Champney work is $1,000. The median James Wells Champney work on paper sells for $1,000 across 21 lots. The median James Wells Champney painting sells for $1,430 across 9 lots. The median James Wells Champney print sells for $47 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a James Wells Champney work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wells Champney work on paper is $1,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Wells Champney's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wells Champney work on paper is $3,819.
What is the average price of a James Wells Champney painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wells Champney painting is $1,430.
What is James Wells Champney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wells Champney painting is $10,665.
What is the average price of a small James Wells Champney work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Wells Champney work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $761, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Wells Champney's auction record?
James Wells Champney's auction record is $10,665, set in 2012.
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