James Wynne (b. 1944)
What is James Wynne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for James Wynne at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $131 including buyer’s premium (middle half $64–$238, n=14). The auction record is $442 for Country Road Landscape (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country Road Landscape | Oil on canvas on board | $442 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Eveleigh St, Redfern | Oil on board | $399 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Steam Days at Lithgow | Oil on canvas | $349 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2019 |
| 4 | The River Bend, Bathurst | Oil | $333 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | A Milthorpe Evening | Oil on canvas on board | $321 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | The Lime Kilns Road | Oil on Board | $273 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2008 |
| 7 | Hartley Valley Sketch | Oil on canvas on board | $261 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Gum Tree) | Oil on canvas on board | $167 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Gum Tree) | Oil on canvas on board | $164 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Countryscape | Oil on canvas on board | $139 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $122 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $139 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $98 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
James Wynne is an Australia artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $162. 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 Wynne sold in 2026 for $442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wynne work is $162.
The median James Wynne painting sells for $169 across 48 lots.
The median James Wynne work on paper sells for $50 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Wynne paintings typically sell for $126–$350 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 68 | $169† | $1,400† | 70.6% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $50† | $50† | — | 2020-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,258† | $1,400† | — | 2013-06-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $50–$179† | $122† | $438† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $126–$350† | $248† | $1,400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,400† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,258† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $50† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Wynne worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Wynne work is $162. The median James Wynne painting sells for $169 across 48 lots. The median James Wynne work on paper sells for $50 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Wynne paintings typically sell for $126–$350 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Wynne painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Wynne painting is $169. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Wynne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Wynne painting is $1,400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,400 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium James Wynne painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Wynne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small James Wynne painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Wynne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $122, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Wynne's auction record?
James Wynne's auction record is $1,400, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,400 (buyer's premium not included).
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