What is a James Bama painting worth?
1926–2022 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 37 priced auction sales, works by James Bama have sold for a median of $32,725Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $19,890Sign up free to see and $45,000Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $33,000Sign up free to see across 30 sales. In the last five years the median was $30,250Sign up free to see across 10 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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James Bama prices by medium
- Auction results
- 41
- Sold rate
- 90%
- Active at auction
- 2005–2026
- Median price
- $32.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $123kSign up free to see Mountain Man, Anson Eddy, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 2006
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $25.3k–$49.2kSign up free to see | $33kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $19.8k–$42.6kSign up free to see | $29.9kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (24), Scottsdale Art Auction (9), Bonhams (5)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 33 | $21.1k–$44.6kSign up free to see | $32.7kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $25.6k–$86.6kSign up free to see | $50kSign up free to see |
Recent James Bama sales
- Indian Boy at Crow Fair, oil on board — $30,250Sign up free to see, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 25, 2026
- Slim Warren – The Old Cowboy, oil on board — $66,550Sign up free to see, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 25, 2026
- The Old Ox Yoke, Oil on board — $45,000Sign up free to see, Scottsdale Art Auction, Apr 11, 2026
- Timber Jack Joe, Oil on board — $36,000Sign up free to see, Scottsdale Art Auction, Apr 11, 2026
- Faith Sings Good in Profile, watercolor on paper — $19,360Sign up free to see, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 26, 2025
- Mountain Man from Meeteetse, oil on board — $27,225Sign up free to see, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 26, 2025
- Purple Scarf, Mixed Media — $8,775Sign up free to see, Scottsdale Art Auction, Apr 12, 2025
- Bronc Rider – Cody, Wyoming, oil on board — $30,250Sign up free to see, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 27, 2024
Questions about James Bama prices
What is a James Bama painting worth?
Based on 37 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Bama have sold for a median of $32,725, and half of them sold between $19,890 and $45,000. For paintings alone the median is $33,000 (30 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by James Bama sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $123,200 for “Mountain Man, Anson Eddy” at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2006.
Which James Bama medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $33,000 (30 sales).
How often do James Bama works sell at auction?
90% of the 41 lots recorded between 2005 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Bama painting?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
James Bama have appeared at auction 41 times in ArtSell’s records between 2005 and 2026; 37 sold, a sell-through rate of 90%.
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