What is a James Prestini work worth?
1908–1993 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 28 works by James Prestini with a published auction price sold between $1,170Sign up free to see and $3,371Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,050Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,520Sign up free to see across 13 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 Prestini prices by medium
- Auction results
- 31
- Sold rate
- 97%
- Active at auction
- 2007–2025
- Median price
- $2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $12kSign up free to see untitled (#311), Wright, Mar 2007
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 3 | $2.1k–$12kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $1.6k–$1.7kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (18), Wright (6), Rago Auctions (4)
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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) | 9 | $762–$2kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $2.8k–$4kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
Recent James Prestini sales
- Hand, cherry — $508Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 19, 2025
- Bowl, cherry — $4,445Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 19, 2025
- Bowl #2, sandblasted chestnut — $762Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Aug 20, 2025
- Untitled (343), stainless steel, stamped 'PRESTINI 343' — $3,584Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jul 31, 2025
- Untitled (391), nickel-plated aluminum — $1,905Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 23, 2025
- Bowl, bent birch plywood — $4,032Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Sep 26, 2024
- Collection of five prototype models, painted plywood — $1,703Sign up free to see, Wright, Jul 30, 2024
- Bowls, set of two, turned walnut, paint — $1,638Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 16, 2024
Questions about James Prestini prices
What is a James Prestini work worth?
Based on 28 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Prestini have sold for a median of $2,050, and half of them sold between $1,170 and $3,371. 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 Prestini sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $12,000 for “untitled (#311)” at Wright in March 2007.
Which James Prestini medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $3,584 (3 sales).
How often do James Prestini works sell at auction?
97% of the 31 lots recorded between 2007 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a James Prestini work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 31 lots by James Prestini recorded at auction between 2007 and 2025, 30 found a buyer (97%).
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