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James Siena

American · b. 1957 · Painter, Printmaker

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45auction results2011–2026years recorded91%sold (41)$1.2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. James Siena, Nine Prints portfolio, 1999-2001, The complete set of nine etchings and engravings in colors, on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon in letterpress,Nine Prints portfolioPhillips · $22,500≈ £14,482≈ €17,159Sign up to see
  2. James Siena, Bracket painting (after jury duty #2), 1999, enamel on aluminumBracket painting (after jury duty #2)Rago Auctions · $21,250≈ £15,210≈ €17,754Sign up to see
  3. James Siena, Non-Slice, 2004, enamel on aluminumNon-SlicePhillips · $15,000≈ £11,711≈ €13,483Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 45 auction results for James Siena between 2011 and 2026, of which 41 sold (91%). Recorded sale prices range from $320Sign up free to see to $22.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $22.5kSign up free to see for Nine Prints portfolio at Phillips in April 2013. The most common medium is etchings (12 lots). Most results come from Phillips (23), Rago Auctions (11) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (4).

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  1. James Siena, Reseda I, 2024, lithograph in colors on Magnani Pescia
    Reseda I, 2024
    Lithograph
    10⅛ h x 8⅛ w in (26 x 21 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 155
    $320≈ £239≈ €281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. James Siena, Shaded Recursive Combs, 2007, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Shaded Recursive Combs, 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. 42/50
    I. 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 in. (34.9 x 45.4 cm) S. 20 x 23 7/8 in. (50.8 x 60.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    $774≈ £588≈ €683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  3. James Siena, Untitled (Eights), 1987, ink and graphite on paper
    Untitled (Eights), 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 8½ w in (30 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 254
    $576≈ £426≈ €492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. James Siena, Eight Directions, 1994, ink on paper
    Eight Directions, 1994
    Drawing · Paper
    8¼ h x 5⅝ w in (21 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 191
    $2,261≈ £1,669≈ €1,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. James Siena, I-512, 2002, enamel on aluminum
    I-512, 2002
    enamel on aluminum · Other support
    19¼ h x 15¼ w in (49 x 39 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 268
    $4,864≈ £3,591≈ €4,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. James Siena, Two Opposing Spirals, 2000, colored pencil on paper
    Two Opposing Spirals, 2000
    Drawing · Paper
    5¾ h x 3¾ w in (15 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 233
    $762≈ £563≈ €649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. James Siena, Perpendicular Division by Two, 1998, graphite on paper
    Perpendicular Division by Two, 1998
    Drawing · Paper
    11 h x 8½ w in (28 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 289
    $1,207≈ £901≈ €1,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. James Siena, Taste the Houses, from an Untitled suite, 1997, Etching in colors, on Chine collé to wove paper, with full margins
    Taste the Houses, from an Untitled suite, 1997
    Etching · Paper · ed. 2/18
    I. 11 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. (28.3 x 22.2 cm) S. 17 3/8 x 15 in. (44.1 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 315
    $516≈ £386≈ €445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Phillips ↗
  9. James Siena, Battery Variation III, 2005, Screenprint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Battery Variation III, 2005
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 10/45
    I. 39 7/8 x 31 1/4 in. (101.3 x 79.4 cm) S. 46 1/2 x 37 1/4 in. (118.1 x 94.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 316
    $1,419≈ £1,061≈ €1,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. James Siena, Untitled (Holiday Print), 2006, Etching in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (Holiday Print), 2006
    Etching · Paper · ed. 21/54
    8 1/8 x 6 3/8in (20.7 x 16.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $461≈ £340≈ €394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗

James Siena paintings (7)James Siena works on paper (12)James Siena drawings (11)James Siena prints (25)James Siena etchings (12)James Siena lithographs (3)James Siena screenprints (4)James Siena woodcuts & linocuts (4)

James Siena: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by James Siena at auction?

$22,500Sign up free to see, for Nine Prints portfolio at Phillips (April 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for James Siena?

The median sale price is $1.2kSign up free to see across 41 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by James Siena have sold at auction?

41 of 45 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell James Siena?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

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