What is a James Drinkwater painting worth?
b. 1983 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 11 priced auction sales, works by James Drinkwater have sold for a median of $4,299Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $760Sign up free to see and $9,540Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $9,352Sign up free to see across 7 sales. In the last five years the median was $4,299Sign up free to see across 9 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 Drinkwater prices by medium
- Auction results
- 12
- Sold rate
- 92%
- Active at auction
- 2021–2026
- Median price
- $4.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $62.3kSign up free to see Bathers in Paris, Mother and Child 2015, Menzies, May 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $4.4k–$20.8kSign up free to see | $9.4kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $711–$1.7kSign up free to see | $760Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Davidson Auctions (5), Leonard Joel (5), Menzies (2)
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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) | 4 | $593–$744Sign up free to see | $694Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 5 | $4.3k–$9.7kSign up free to see | $5kSign up free to see |
Recent James Drinkwater sales
- (Mount Sonder, Northern Territory), pastel, watercolour, ink and gouache on paper — $4,299Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, May 18, 2026
- Bathers in Paris, Mother and Child 2015, oil on linen — $62,343Sign up free to see, Menzies, May 7, 2026
- LHI (Lord Howe Island), Oil Crayon, Charcoal & Pencil — $389Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 22, 2026
- Brilliant Flags Down Endless Lanes 2015, oil on linen — $31,850Sign up free to see, Menzies, Nov 19, 2025
- Hugo Drawing with Fire into the Night Sky, oil on board — $9,727Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, May 5, 2025
- Postcards Addressed to the Interior 22, Ink, Oil Crayon & Charcoal on Paper — $793Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, May 26, 2024
- Postcards Addressed to the Interior 21, Ink, Oil Crayon & Charcoal on Paper — $661Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, May 26, 2024
- Postcards Addressed to the Interior 17, Ink, Oil Crayon & Charcoal on Paper — $727Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, May 26, 2024
Questions about James Drinkwater prices
What is a James Drinkwater painting worth?
Based on 11 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Drinkwater have sold for a median of $4,299, and half of them sold between $760 and $9,540. For paintings alone the median is $9,352 (7 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 Drinkwater sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $62,343 for “Bathers in Paris, Mother and Child 2015” at Menzies in May 2026.
Which James Drinkwater medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $9,352 (7 sales).
How often do James Drinkwater works sell at auction?
92% of the 12 lots recorded between 2021 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Drinkwater 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 Drinkwater have appeared at auction 12 times in ArtSell’s records between 2021 and 2026; 11 sold, a sell-through rate of 92%.
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