James Vanderzee (1886–1983)
James Vanderzee is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,079. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Vanderzee sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Vanderzee on OpeningBid →What is a James Vanderzee work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Vanderzee work is $1,079.
The median James Vanderzee photograph sells for $1,114 across 16 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 | 18 | $1,114† | $5,017 | 88.9% | 2026-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $988–$1,745† | $1,150† | $5,017 |
† 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 | 2010 | $5,017 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,048 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Vanderzee worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Vanderzee work is $1,079. The median James Vanderzee photograph sells for $1,114 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Vanderzee photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Vanderzee photograph is $1,114. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Vanderzee's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Vanderzee photograph is $5,017.
What is the average price of a small James Vanderzee photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Vanderzee photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Vanderzee's auction record?
James Vanderzee's auction record is $5,017, set in 2010.
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