Van der Zee, James (1886–1983)
Van der Zee, James is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Van der Zee, James sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Van der Zee, James on OpeningBid →What is a Van der Zee, James work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Van der Zee, James work is $1,100.
The median Van der Zee, James photograph sells for $1,100 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | $1,100† | $1,500† | — | 2025-12-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,100–$1,500† | $1,100† | $1,500† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $1,500† |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Van der Zee, James worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Van der Zee, James work is $1,100. The median Van der Zee, James photograph sells for $1,100 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Van der Zee, James's auction record?
Van der Zee, James's auction record is $1,500, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Van der Zee, James record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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