James McLean Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1904–1989

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James McLean paintings have appeared at auction 11 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2025; 11 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Half of the priced sales fell between $263Sign up free to see and $800Sign up free to see, with a median of $325Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $2kSign up free to see for Before the Morning Sun at Leland Little in September 2025. Sales were recorded mainly at Leland Little (10) and Rago Auctions (1).

$2,000≈ £1,490≈ €1,704Sign uprecord priceBefore the Morning SunLeland Little11auction results2009–2025years recorded100%sold$325Sign up free to seemedian price

James McLean paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
11 2009–2025
Price range
$200–$2kSign up free to see
Median price
$325Sign up free to see 11 sold
Most recent sale
$2kSign up free to see Sep 2025, Leland Little
Record sale
$2kSign up free to see 2025, Leland Little

Recent sales: Before the Morning Sun · The Minister · Iron City, Pennsylvania

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James McLean paintings: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2009–2025
Median price
$325Sign up free to see
Record price
$2kSign up free to see Before the Morning Sun, Leland Little, Sep 2025

Top auction houses: Leland Little (10), Rago Auctions (1)

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  1. The Minister by James McLean, Oil on masonite, sold Sep 2025
    The Minister
    Oil · Board
    25 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1193
  2. Before the Morning Sun by James McLean, Oil on panel, sold Sep 2025
    Before the Morning Sun
    Oil · Panel
    35 x 30 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1192
    $2,000≈ £1,490≈ €1,704HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  3. Iron City, Pennsylvania by James McLean, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2021
    Iron City, Pennsylvania
    Oil · Canvas
    28 h x 30 w in (71 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 237
    $1,000≈ £721≈ €829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Tropical Beach by James McLean, Oil on masonite, sold Dec 2011
    Tropical Beach
    Oil · Board
    24 x 17.75 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 540
  5. South Sea Islanders by James McLean, Oil on masonite, sold Dec 2011
    South Sea Islanders
    Oil · Board
    37.5 x 25 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 539
  6. The Twins by James McLean, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2011
    The Twins
    Oil · Canvas
    31.5 x 27.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 528
  7. Polynesian Woman by James McLean, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2011
    Polynesian Woman
    Oil · Canvas
    17.5 x 17.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 527
  8. Weeping Willow by James McLean, Oil on masonite, sold Jun 2011
    Weeping Willow
    Oil · Board
    20 x 22 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 558
  9. Old Shoes by James McLean, Oil on canvas, sold Sep 2009
    Old Shoes
    Oil · Canvas
    17.5 x 19.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 371
  10. Chester Springs by James McLean, Oil on masonite, sold Sep 2009
    Chester Springs
    Oil · Board
    18.5 x 23.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 370
  11. Down by the Tracks by James McLean, Oil on masonite, sold Sep 2009
    Down by the Tracks
    Oil · Board
    23.5 x 21.5 in
    Leland Little · · Lot 369
    $1,100≈ £673≈ €748HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗

Questions about James McLean paintings

How much is a James McLean painting worth?

James McLean paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $200 and $2,000, with a median of $325; half of the 11 priced sales were between $263 and $800. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive James McLean painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,000 for “Before the Morning Sun”, sold at Leland Little in September 2025.

How much do James McLean paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2009–2025) the median is $325.

How often do James McLean paintings sell at auction?

100% of the 11 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are James McLean paintings sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from Leland Little (10), Rago Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a James McLean painting?

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