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James Whaite (1837–1926)

James Whaite is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $355. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Whaite sold in 2020 for $554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a James Whaite work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whaite work is $355.

The median James Whaite work on paper sells for $129 across 6 lots.

The median James Whaite painting sells for $554 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings6$554‡$2,28383.3%2026-04-19
Works on Paper14$129‡$49242.9%2025-11-02

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2019$2,283
Paintings2009$789
Works on Paper2003$492
Works on Paper2012$218‡

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a James Whaite worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whaite work is $355. The median James Whaite work on paper sells for $129 across 6 lots. The median James Whaite painting sells for $554 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is the average price of a James Whaite work on paper?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Whaite work on paper is $129. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is James Whaite's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Whaite work on paper is $492.

What is James Whaite's auction record?

James Whaite's auction record is $2,283, set in 2019.

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