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# 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Vanderzee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vanderzee-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.