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# James Willebrant (b. 1950)

## What is James Willebrant’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for James Willebrant at 3 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $182 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$291, n=10). The auction record is $1,946 for Aerial View (2022, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerial View, 1977 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,946 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Surf Master, 1991 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,782 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | The Lone Surfer, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $1,281 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2015 |
| 4 | Figures On A Terrace, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $1,253 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2014 |
| 5 | Amphibian Intruders - Interrupted, 1976 | Acrylic on canvas | $669 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2012 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavilion Detail, 1980 | Screenprint | $336 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | The Footballers, 1993 | Lithograph | $328 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | A Confident Appeal, 1984 | Etching | $311 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Hook to the Boundary, 1984 | Etching | $231 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Pacific Putt, 1984 | Screenprint | $209 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,281 |
| Prints | 13 | $105 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $220 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Willebrant is an Australia artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $231. 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 Willebrant sold in 2026 for $311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Willebrant work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Willebrant work is $231.

The median James Willebrant print sells for $204 across 24 lots.

The median James Willebrant painting sells for $1,267 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James Willebrant prints typically sell for $135–$284 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 32 | $204† | $336 | 75% | 2026-05-20 |
| Paintings | 20 | $1,267† | $5,736† | 50% | 2026-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Willebrant's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $204 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $1,267, record $5,736. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,736 (buyer's premium not included). A typical James Willebrant painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $135–$284† | $218† | $336 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $725–$1,905† | $1,518† | $5,736† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,736† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,984† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $336 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $328 |

† 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 Willebrant worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Willebrant work is $231. The median James Willebrant print sells for $204 across 24 lots. The median James Willebrant painting sells for $1,267 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Willebrant prints typically sell for $135–$284 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 the average price of a James Willebrant print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Willebrant print is $204. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Willebrant's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Willebrant print is $336.

### What is the average price of a James Willebrant painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Willebrant painting is $1,267. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Willebrant's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Willebrant painting is $5,736. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,736 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium James Willebrant print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Willebrant print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $218, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Willebrant's auction record?

James Willebrant's auction record is $5,736, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,736 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Willebrant auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-willebrant (updated 2026-11-03).

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.