Willy James (1920–1999)
Willy James is a French artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,232. 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 Willy James sold in 2011 for $6,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willy James on OpeningBid →What is a Willy James work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy James work is $4,232.
The median Willy James work on paper sells for $3,847 across 4 lots.
The median Willy James painting sells for $5,165 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $5,165† | $6,001 | 75% | 2011-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,847‡ | $4,617 | 80% | 2014-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $6,001 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $5,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,847 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willy James worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy James work is $4,232. The median Willy James work on paper sells for $3,847 across 4 lots. The median Willy James painting sells for $5,165 across 3 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 Willy James's auction record?
Willy James's auction record is $6,001, set in 2011.
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