What is a James Donovan painting worth?
b. 1974 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 7 priced auction sales, works by James Donovan have sold for a median of $360Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $232Sign up free to see and $449Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $416Sign up free to see across 4 sales. In the last five years the median was $360Sign up free to see across 7 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 Donovan prices by medium
- Auction results
- 13
- Sold rate
- 54%
- Active at auction
- 2024–2026
- Median price
- $360Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $541Sign up free to see Blue Book, Rogers Jones & Co, Apr 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $353–$489Sign up free to see | $416Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $63–$426Sign up free to see | $135Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rogers Jones & Co (13)
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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.
Recent James Donovan sales
- All the Kings Men, acrylic on paper — $426Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Jul 27, 2026
- Dado, acrylic on paper — $135Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Apr 21, 2026
- Blue Book, oil on board — $541Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Apr 19, 2026
- The Wind and The Willow, acrylic — $471Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Apr 13, 2025
- Fleet, pencil on paper — $63Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Nov 22, 2024
- Untitled, oil on canvas — $330Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Nov 16, 2024
- Untitled, oil on canvas — $360Sign up free to see, Rogers Jones & Co, Jul 27, 2024
Questions about James Donovan prices
What is a James Donovan painting worth?
Based on 7 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Donovan have sold for a median of $360, and half of them sold between $232 and $449. For paintings alone the median is $416 (4 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 Donovan sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $541 for “Blue Book” at Rogers Jones & Co in April 2026.
Which James Donovan medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $416 (4 sales).
How often do James Donovan works sell at auction?
54% of the 13 lots recorded between 2024 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Donovan painting?
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Of the 13 lots by James Donovan recorded at auction between 2024 and 2026, 7 found a buyer (54%).
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