James Wilson Carmichael (1800–1868)
James Wilson Carmichael is a British (modern) artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,978. 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 Wilson Carmichael sold in 2023 for $13,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wilson Carmichael work is $3,978.
The median James Wilson Carmichael painting sells for $3,978 across 8 lots.
The median James Wilson Carmichael work on paper sells for $197 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,978‡ | $28,723 | 50% | 2025-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $197†‡ | $20,329 | 77.8% | 2024-09-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $321–$4,700‡ | $3,256‡ | $13,981 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $103–$370†‡ | $160†‡ | $6,337 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $28,723 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $20,329 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,981 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $6,337 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Wilson Carmichael worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wilson Carmichael work is $3,978. The median James Wilson Carmichael painting sells for $3,978 across 8 lots. The median James Wilson Carmichael work on paper sells for $197 across 7 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 Wilson Carmichael painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wilson Carmichael painting is $3,978. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Wilson Carmichael's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wilson Carmichael painting is $28,723.
What is James Wilson Carmichael's auction record?
James Wilson Carmichael's auction record is $28,723, set in 2011.
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