What is a James Webb painting worth?
1825–1895 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 19 works by James Webb with a published auction price sold between $644Sign up free to see and $2,745Sign up free to see, and the median is $1,100Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $1,146Sign up free to see across 14 sales. In the last five years the median was $900Sign up free to see across 12 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 Webb prices by medium
- Auction results
- 21
- Sold rate
- 90%
- Active at auction
- 2012–2026
- Median price
- $1.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $205kSign up free to see Ansicht von Köln mit dem unvollendeten Dom, Van Ham, May 2020
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $850–$3kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $75–$254Sign up free to see | $165Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (4), Brunk Auctions (3), Lawrences Auctioneers (2)
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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) | 3 | $200–$338Sign up free to see | $254Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 8 | $1k–$1.6kSign up free to see | $1.3kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 6 | $850–$2.9kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
Recent James Webb sales
- The harbour mouth, oil on canvas — $589Sign up free to see, Toovey's, Jun 10, 2026
- Early Morning Pinks Just Arrived, oil on canvas — $8,788Sign up free to see, Chorley's, Apr 21, 2026
- Mayence on the Rhine, oil on canvas — $3,500Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Feb 24, 2026
- Dunstanburgh Castle, watercolour and gouache — $254Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, Dec 12, 2025
- A View Near Hastings, oil on panel — $146Sign up free to see, Olympia Auctions, Oct 12, 2025
- Stranded, Oil on canvas — $1,000Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Jun 21, 2025
- Coastal Scene with Castle and Boats, Oil on canvas — $1,100Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jan 12, 2025
- Panoramic Landscape, oil on canvas — $800Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Dec 6, 2024
Questions about James Webb prices
What is a James Webb painting worth?
Based on 19 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Webb have sold for a median of $1,100, and half of them sold between $644 and $2,745. For paintings alone the median is $1,146 (14 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 Webb sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $204,829 for “Ansicht von Köln mit dem unvollendeten Dom” at Van Ham in May 2020.
Which James Webb medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $1,146 (14 sales).
How often do James Webb works sell at auction?
90% of the 21 lots recorded between 2012 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Webb painting?
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 21 lots by James Webb recorded at auction between 2012 and 2026, 19 found a buyer (90%).
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