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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $554‡ | $2,283 | 83.3% | 2026-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $129‡ | $492 | 42.9% | 2025-11-02 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,283 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $789 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $492 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $218‡ |

‡ 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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Whaite auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-whaite (updated 2026-11-01).

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.