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# James Whitelaw Hamilton (1860–1932)

James Whitelaw Hamilton is a British (modern) artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,487.

A work by James Whitelaw Hamilton sold in 2024 for $2,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Whitelaw Hamilton work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whitelaw Hamilton work is $1,487.

The median James Whitelaw Hamilton painting sells for $1,448 across 15 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $1,448 | $4,255 | 65.2% | 2024-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,025–$2,553 | $1,526 | $4,255 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,255 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $3,631 |

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 Whitelaw Hamilton worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Whitelaw Hamilton work is $1,487. The median James Whitelaw Hamilton painting sells for $1,448 across 15 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Whitelaw Hamilton painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Whitelaw Hamilton painting is $1,448.

### What is James Whitelaw Hamilton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Whitelaw Hamilton painting is $4,255.

### What is the average price of a small James Whitelaw Hamilton painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Whitelaw Hamilton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is James Whitelaw Hamilton's auction record?

James Whitelaw Hamilton's auction record is $8,940, set in 2014.

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