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# JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY (1920–2010)

JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY is a Canadian artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $86.

A work by JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY sold in 2016 for $86, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY work is $86.

The median JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY work on paper sells for $86 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-02-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $86 | $86 | — | 2021-10-28 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $86 |

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 WILLIAM BESSEY worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY work is $86. The median JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY work on paper sells for $86 across 3 lots.

### What is JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY's auction record?

JAMES WILLIAM BESSEY's auction record is $86, set in 2016.

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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.