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# René JAMES (1935–2022)

René JAMES is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $445. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by René JAMES sold in 2019 for $453, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a René JAMES work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René JAMES work is $445.

The median René JAMES painting sells for $445 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $445† | $965 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $409–$451† | $446† | $965 |

† 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 | 2013 | $965 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $453 |

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 René JAMES worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René JAMES work is $445. The median René JAMES painting sells for $445 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is René JAMES's auction record?

René JAMES's auction record is $965, set in 2013.

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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, “René JAMES auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-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.