James Wright (b. 1935)
James Wright is a British artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $240. 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 Wright is recorded as sold in 2024 for $278; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Wright on OpeningBid →What is a James Wright work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wright work is $240.
The median James Wright painting sells for $115 across 24 lots.
The median James Wright work on paper sells for $251 across 1 lots.
The median James Wright print sells for $75 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $75‡ | $75‡ | — | 2023-04-22 |
| Paintings | 28 | $115†‡ | $1,602† | 85.7% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $251 | $251 | 11.1% | 2003-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Wright's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $75. Paintings (28 lots) median $115, record $1,602. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,602 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $45–$119†‡ | $85†‡ | $278‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $127–$289†‡ | $242†‡ | $1,602† |
† 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 | 2023 | $1,602† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $430‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $251 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $75‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Wright worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wright work is $240. The median James Wright painting sells for $115 across 24 lots. The median James Wright work on paper sells for $251 across 1 lots. The median James Wright print sells for $75 across 1 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 Wright painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wright painting is $115. 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 James Wright's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wright painting is $1,602. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,602 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small James Wright painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Wright painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $85, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium James Wright painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Wright painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 James Wright's auction record?
James Wright's auction record is $1,602, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,602 (buyer's premium not included).
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