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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Van der Zee, James auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/van-der-zee-james (updated 2026-11-01).

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.