James Whistler
James Whistler is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,346. 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 Whistler sold in 2008 for a hammer price of $2,682 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Whistler on OpeningBid →What is a James Whistler work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whistler work is $1,346.
The median James Whistler print sells for $594 across 9 lots.
The median James Whistler work on paper sells for $70 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $594† | $4,890† | — | 2022-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $70‡ | $70‡ | — | 2002-07-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $230–$2,918† | $1,893† | $4,890† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,890† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,154† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $70‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Whistler worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whistler work is $1,346. The median James Whistler print sells for $594 across 9 lots. The median James Whistler work on paper sells for $70 across 1 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 James Whistler's auction record?
James Whistler's auction record is $4,890, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,890 (buyer's premium not included).
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