> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-james · updated 2026-11-03

# Kim James (1928–2011)

## What is Kim James’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Kim James at 2 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,115 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,016–$2,129, n=6). The auction record is $2,460 for Small Crouching Figure (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small Crouching Figure, 1966 | Bronze on metal base | $2,460 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Women Like Flowers III, 1964 | Bronze | $2,134 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Abstract figure | Bronze | $2,115 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Abstract figure (green patination), 1960, 1960 | Bronze on stone base | $2,115 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Abstract figure (painted) | — | $1,983 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Torso | Bronze on stone base | $992 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $2,115 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kim James is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $2,115.

A work by Kim James sold in 2026 for $2,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim James work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim James work is $2,115.

The median Kim James sculpture sells for $2,134 across 3 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 | 5 | $2,134† | $2,460 | 60% | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,460 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,134 |

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 Kim James worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim James work is $2,115. The median Kim James sculpture sells for $2,134 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Kim James's auction record is $2,460, set in 2026.

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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, “Kim James auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-james (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.