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# James Wilson Morrice

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for James Wilson Morrice at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,831–$40,472, n=10). The auction record is $563,377 for Moonlight, Venice (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moonlight, Venice, c. 1906 | Oil on canvas | $563,377 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Landscape, Algeria [Oran] | Oil and graphite on canvas | $110,968 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | EARLY EVENING | Oil on canvas with the estate stamp on the reverse 9 | $64,715 | Waddingtons | May 2018 |
| 4 | Study for Golden Venice, c. 1901 | Oil on board | $48,117 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 5 | Head of Boy, Capri, c. 1894 | Oil on board | $42,602 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Head of Boy, Cancale, June or July 1896, 1896 | Oil on canvas | $34,082 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | The Ramparts, St. Malo, 1905 | Graphite on paper | $28,970 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Street Scene, Paris or Charenton, 1898 | Graphite on paper mounted to paper | $13,633 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Landscape, c. 1895 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $12,151 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| 10 | Street Scene, Paris, c. 1906 | Graphite on paper mounted to paper | $6,390 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $53,658 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $5,112 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $12,892 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Wilson Morrice is an artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $22,640. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Wilson Morrice sold in 2025 for $42,602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 James Wilson Morrice work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a James Wilson Morrice work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wilson Morrice work is $22,640.

The median James Wilson Morrice painting sells for $48,117 across 19 lots.

The median James Wilson Morrice work on paper sells for $4,797 across 14 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $48,117‡ | $775,577‡ | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,797‡ | $28,970 | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $223,564‡ | $775,577‡ | — | 2024-11-27 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $30,891–$105,951‡ | $42,055‡ | $303,381 |

‡ 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) | 12 | $2,949–$12,371‡ | $4,797‡ | $28,970 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $775,577‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $563,377 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $14,191‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Morrice worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wilson Morrice work is $22,640. The median James Wilson Morrice painting sells for $48,117 across 19 lots. The median James Wilson Morrice work on paper sells for $4,797 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James Wilson Morrice painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wilson Morrice painting is $48,117. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Wilson Morrice's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wilson Morrice painting is $775,577. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a James Wilson Morrice work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wilson Morrice work on paper is $4,797. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Wilson Morrice's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wilson Morrice work on paper is $28,970.

### What is the average price of a small James Wilson Morrice work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Wilson Morrice work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,797, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small James Wilson Morrice painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Wilson Morrice painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $42,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Wilson Morrice's auction record?

James Wilson Morrice's auction record is $775,577, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.
