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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.