James Whitcomb Riley
James Whitcomb Riley is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $65. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Whitcomb Riley sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Whitcomb Riley on OpeningBid →What is a James Whitcomb Riley work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whitcomb Riley work is $65.
The median James Whitcomb Riley print sells for $150 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $150† | $275† | 66.7% | 2025-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $275† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $25† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Whitcomb Riley worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whitcomb Riley work is $65. The median James Whitcomb Riley print sells for $150 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Whitcomb Riley's auction record?
James Whitcomb Riley's auction record is $275, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $275 (buyer's premium not included).
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