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# Jim Lambie (b. 1964)

## What is Jim Lambie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Jim Lambie at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,024 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,704–$6,901, n=7). The auction record is $562,500 for Metal Box (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Box, 2010 | Aluminum and polished steel sheets, gloss paint and fluorescent paint | $562,500 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | Careless Whisper, 2009 | Oil paint | $231,922 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | The Doors | Wood, paint and mirrored perspex | $90,737 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | Untitled (mirror, enamel and photographic print collage), 2008 | Mirror, enamel and photographic print collage, in artist's frame | $74,469 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Metal Box (Bird Orchid), 2012 | Metal, chrome and paint, in 3 parts | $69,850 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (household gloss on aluminium), 2011 | Household gloss on aluminium | $51,700 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | Secret Affair (Silver), 2007 | Chrome steel | $47,880 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Metal Box (Detroit) | Aluminium, polished steel sheet and gloss paint | $46,076 | Sotheby's | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | Somebody to Love, 2013 | Oil paint | $45,595 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Visage, 2005 | Mixed media work | $40,320 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 34 | $15,369 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $10,033 |
| Sculpture | 11 | $9,219 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $27,341 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $7,977 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,886 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jim Lambie is a British (modern) artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $10,403. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jim Lambie sold in 2025 for $69,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jim Lambie work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Jim Lambie work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Lambie work is $10,403.

The median Jim Lambie sculpture sells for $19,540 across 15 lots.

The median Jim Lambie painting sells for $9,508 across 6 lots.

The median Jim Lambie work on paper sells for $7,977 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $585 | $74,469 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 10 | $9,508 | $231,922 | 60% | 2025-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $7,977 | $40,140 | 88.9% | 2024-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $19,540 | $562,500 | 71.4% | 2025-05-14 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $161,330 | $562,500 | — | 2019-03-15 |

Jim Lambie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $585. Paintings (10 lots) median $9,508, record $231,922. A typical Jim Lambie painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $161,330.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,354–$11,061 | $6,472 | $16,250 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,750–$19,540 | $11,853 | $51,700 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $9,346–$47,880 | $33,244 | $562,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $562,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $231,922 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $74,469 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $69,850 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $45,595 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $40,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,384 |

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 Jim Lambie worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Lambie work is $10,403. The median Jim Lambie sculpture sells for $19,540 across 15 lots. The median Jim Lambie painting sells for $9,508 across 6 lots. The median Jim Lambie work on paper sells for $7,977 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jim Lambie sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jim Lambie sculpture is $19,540.

### What is Jim Lambie's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jim Lambie sculpture is $562,500.

### What is Jim Lambie's auction record?

Jim Lambie's auction record is $562,500, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jim Lambie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jim-lambie (updated 2026-11-03).

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.