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James A. Porter

American · 1905–1970 · Painter, Illustrator

Seminal African American art historian known for systematic critical analysis of African American artists and their work (1905–1970)

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2auction results2009years recorded50%sold (1)$690Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. James A. Porter, Portrait of a Young Man, Watercolor on paper shows a shoulder length portrait of a young African-American male with white shirtPortrait of a Young ManJames D. Julia · $690≈ £425≈ €484Sign up to see

James A. Porter’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 2 auction results for James A. Porter in 2009, of which 1 sold (50%). The highest price recorded is $690Sign up free to see for Portrait of a Young Man at James D. Julia in August 2009. The most common medium is watercolors (2 lots). Results come from James D. Julia (2).

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  1. James A. Porter, Portrait of a Young Man, Watercolor on paper shows a shoulder length portrait of a young African-American male with white shirt
    Portrait of a Young Man
    Watercolor · Paper
    13" x 11-1/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 2494
    $690≈ £425≈ €484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  2. James A. Porter, Portrait of a Young Man, Watercolor on paper shows a shoulder length portrait of a young African-American male with white shirt
    Portrait of a Young Man
    Watercolor · Paper
    13" x 11-1/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 184
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at James D. Julia ↗

James A. Porter: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by James A. Porter at auction?

$690Sign up free to see, for Portrait of a Young Man at James D. Julia (August 2009) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for James A. Porter?

The median sale price is $690Sign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by James A. Porter have sold at auction?

1 of 2 recorded lots sold in 2009.

Which auction houses sell James A. Porter?

James D. Julia accounts for the most recorded results. James D. Julia

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