> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james · updated 2026-11-02

# James (1880–1980)

James is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $813. 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 sold in 2023 for $7,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 James works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [James on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james?ref=kg:james) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a James work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $813.

The median James painting sells for $813 across 7 lots.

The median James print sells for $535 across 2 lots.

The median James photograph sells for $1,890 across 2 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 | 2 | $535 | $715 | — | 2012-02-22 |
| Paintings | 10 | $813†‡ | $26,428† | 70% | 2024-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,242 | $7,242 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,890‡ | $3,600 | — | 2022-11-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

James's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $535. Paintings (10 lots) median $813, record $26,428. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,428 (buyer's premium not included).

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $26,428† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,432† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,242 |
| Photography | 2011 | $3,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $715 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $355 |
| Photography | 2022 | $180‡ |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James work is $813. The median James painting sells for $813 across 7 lots. The median James print sells for $535 across 2 lots. The median James photograph sells for $1,890 across 2 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 James's auction record?

James's auction record is $7,242, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james (updated 2026-11-02).

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.