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# 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.

**1 James Wilson Carmichael work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a James Wilson Carmichael work 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.

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

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