What is a James Kay painting worth?
1858–1942 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 50 priced auction sales, works by James Kay have sold for a median of $2,204Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $651Sign up free to see and $4,880Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $3,073Sign up free to see across 37 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,566Sign up free to see across 35 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 Kay prices by medium
- Auction results
- 53
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $2.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $10.7kSign up free to see Untitled, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Feb 2021
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1.5k–$5.1kSign up free to see | $3.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $489–$651Sign up free to see | $588Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (48), Elstob & Elstob (1), Toovey's (1)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 10 | $514–$709Sign up free to see | $630Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 31 | $850–$4.9kSign up free to see | $2.2kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $3.1k–$5.8kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
Recent James Kay sales
- Close of a peaceful day, Antwerp, oil on board — $931Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jun 18, 2026
- TUILERIES GARDENS, PARIS, oil on panel — $5,128Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 4, 2026
- THE FLOWER MARKET, oil on canvas — $5,128Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 4, 2026
- Shipping On The Thames, Watercolour — $298Sign up free to see, Elstob & Elstob, Apr 16, 2026
- FEEDING TIME, watercolour and scratching out — $452Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2026
- SWEET SUMMERTIME - ELEGANT FIGURES OUTSIDE CENTRAL STATION, GLASGOW, oil on canvas — $6,777Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 4, 2025
- THE BRITISH ADVANCE AT FLANDERS, oil on canvas — $4,744Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 4, 2025
- BEACHED FISHING BOATS, oil on canvas — $1,525Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 4, 2025
Questions about James Kay prices
What is a James Kay painting worth?
Based on 50 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Kay have sold for a median of $2,204, and half of them sold between $651 and $4,880. For paintings alone the median is $3,073 (37 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 Kay sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $10,710 for “Untitled” at Helmuth Stone Gallery in February 2021.
Which James Kay medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $3,073 (37 sales).
How often do James Kay works sell at auction?
94% of the 53 lots recorded between 2011 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Kay 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 Kay have appeared at auction 53 times in ArtSell’s records between 2011 and 2026; 50 sold, a sell-through rate of 94%.
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