Todd James (b. 1969)
Todd James is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,298. 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 Todd James is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,217; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Todd James on OpeningBid →What is a Todd James work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Todd James work is $2,298.
The median Todd James painting sells for $8,921 across 14 lots.
The median Todd James work on paper sells for $3,400 across 15 lots.
The median Todd James print sells for $680 across 12 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 | 13 | $680‡ | $35,234 | 92.3% | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 19 | $8,921†‡ | $20,483‡ | 73.7% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $3,400‡ | $7,788 | — | 2024-09-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $75,041† | $149,982 | — | 2022-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,234 | $149,982 | — | 2022-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Todd James's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $680 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $8,921, record $20,483. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Todd James painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $35,234.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $268–$776‡ | $635‡ | $1,759‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,948–$6,781†‡ | $4,157†‡ | $17,828 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,186–$16,385‡ | $12,241‡ | $20,483‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,166–$4,337‡ | $3,400‡ | $5,278‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $149,982 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $35,234 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $20,483‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $19,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,788 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,278‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,759‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $100† |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Todd James worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Todd James work is $2,298. The median Todd James painting sells for $8,921 across 14 lots. The median Todd James work on paper sells for $3,400 across 15 lots. The median Todd James print sells for $680 across 12 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 Todd James painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Todd James painting is $8,921. 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 Todd James's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Todd James painting is $20,483. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Todd James work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Todd James work on paper is $3,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Todd James's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Todd James work on paper is $7,788.
What is the average price of a Todd James print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Todd James print is $680. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Todd James's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Todd James print is $35,234.
What is the average price of a small Todd James work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Todd James work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Todd James print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Todd James print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Todd James's auction record?
Todd James's auction record is $149,982, set in 2022.
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