What is a James McLean painting worth?
1904–1989 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 12 works by James McLean with a published auction price sold between $281Sign up free to see and $925Sign up free to see, and the median is $375Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $325Sign up free to see across 11 sales. In the last five years the median was $900Sign up free to see across 3 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings. Past auction results are shown for reference. Every piece is valued individually by a licensed appraiser.
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James McLean prices by medium
- Auction results
- 12
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2025
- Median price
- $375Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $2kSign up free to see Before the Morning Sun, Leland Little, Sep 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $263–$800Sign up free to see | $325Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Leland Little (11), Rago Auctions (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $300–$513Sign up free to see | $325Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $225–$1.3kSign up free to see | $613Sign up free to see |
Recent James McLean sales
- The Minister, Oil on masonite — $200Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Sep 25, 2025
- Before the Morning Sun, Oil on panel — $2,000Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Sep 25, 2025
- North Raleigh, Linocut on paper — $900Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Mar 12, 2025
- Iron City, Pennsylvania, oil on canvas — $1,000Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Apr 28, 2021
- Polynesian Woman, Oil on canvas — $325Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Dec 2, 2011
- Tropical Beach, Oil on masonite — $300Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Dec 2, 2011
- The Twins, Oil on canvas — $225Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Dec 2, 2011
- South Sea Islanders, Oil on masonite — $225Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Dec 2, 2011
Questions about James McLean prices
What is a James McLean painting worth?
Based on 12 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James McLean have sold for a median of $375, and half of them sold between $281 and $925. For paintings alone the median is $325 (11 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 McLean sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $2,000 for “Before the Morning Sun” at Leland Little in September 2025.
How often do James McLean works sell at auction?
100% of the 12 lots recorded between 2009 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a James McLean 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 McLean have appeared at auction 12 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2025; 12 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%.
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