What is a James Paterson work on paper worth?
1854–1932 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 39 works by James Paterson with a published auction price sold between $1,169Sign up free to see and $4,089Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,525Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $2,096Sign up free to see across 26 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,435Sign up free to see across 30 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 Paterson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 39
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $2.5kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $11.8kSign up free to see THE LAST OF THE INDOMITABLE, AMSTERDAM HARBOUR, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1.1k–$3.7kSign up free to see | $2.1kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 13 | $2k–$6.3kSign up free to see | $4.1kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (37), Toovey's (1), im Kinsky (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) | 5 | $1.1k–$1.4kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 31 | $1.4k–$4.1kSign up free to see | $2.7kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $8.2k–$10.6kSign up free to see | $10.2kSign up free to see |
Recent James Paterson sales
- NOVEMBER ON THE CAIRN, MONIAIVE, oil on canvas — $4,102Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 4, 2026
- WINDMILL, SANTA CRUZ, oil on canvas — $2,033Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 4, 2025
- A WOODLAND STREAM, MONIAIVE, ’ oil on canvas — $2,037Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 1, 2025
- BARBUIE, MONIAIVE, EVENING, oil on canvas — $718Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2025
- WENHASTON MILL, 1930, watercolour — $562Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2025
- ALLARDYCE CASTLE, 1921, pastel on buff paper — $624Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2025
- SANDYHILLS, GALLOWAY, 1920, pastel and pencil on buff paper — $531Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Feb 11, 2025
- EDINBURGH, watercolour — $2,727Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Dec 5, 2024
Questions about James Paterson prices
What is a James Paterson work on paper worth?
Based on 39 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Paterson have sold for a median of $2,525, and half of them sold between $1,169 and $4,089. For works on paper alone the median is $2,096 (26 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 Paterson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $11,783 for “THE LAST OF THE INDOMITABLE, AMSTERDAM HARBOUR” at Lyon & Turnbull in June 2023.
Which James Paterson medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $4,102 (13 sales).
How often do James Paterson works sell at auction?
100% of the 39 lots recorded between 2011 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Paterson work on paper?
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James Paterson have appeared at auction 39 times in ArtSell’s records between 2011 and 2026; 39 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%.
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