What is a James Valerio work on paper worth?
b. 1938 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 6 works by James Valerio with a published auction price sold between $1,881Sign up free to see and $5,520Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,680Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $2,032Sign up free to see across 3 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,680Sign up free to see across 4 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 Valerio prices by medium
- Auction results
- 6
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2009–2026
- Median price
- $2.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $28.2kSign up free to see August Rose, Rago Auctions, May 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1k–$3.3kSign up free to see | $2kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $1.8k–$28.2kSign up free to see | $6.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (3), Wright (2), Bonhams (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.
Recent James Valerio sales
- Seymour (Homer), graphite on paper — $3,328Sign up free to see, Wright, May 27, 2026
- August Rose, oil on canvas — $28,160Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 14, 2026
- Study for Spring Mambo, pencil and sepia ink on mat board — $2,032Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
- Empty Closet, graphite on paper — $1,024Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 15, 2021
- Self-Portrait, oil on canvas — $6,250Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 25, 2013
- Girl in Interior, oil on canvas — $1,830Sign up free to see, Bonhams, May 4, 2009
Questions about James Valerio prices
What is a James Valerio work on paper worth?
Based on 6 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Valerio have sold for a median of $2,680, and half of them sold between $1,881 and $5,520. For works on paper alone the median is $2,032 (3 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 Valerio sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $28,160 for “August Rose” at Rago Auctions in May 2026.
Which James Valerio medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $6,250 (3 sales).
How often do James Valerio works sell at auction?
100% of the 6 lots recorded between 2009 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Valerio work on paper?
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ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for James Valerio between 2009 and 2026, and 6 of them sold (100%).
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