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# James Wines (b. 1928)

James Wines is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,025. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Wines sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Wines work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wines work is $1,025.

The median James Wines sculpture sells for $1,025 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,025† | $1,500 | — | 2025-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,400† |

† 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 Wines worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wines work is $1,025. The median James Wines sculpture sells for $1,025 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

James Wines's auction record is $1,500, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Wines auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-wines (updated 2026-11-01).

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.