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Jim Lambie

British · b. 1964 · Painter, Sculptor

James Lambie is a contemporary visual artist, and was shortlisted for the 2005 Turner Prize with an installation called Mental Oyster. (Wikipedia)

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44auction results2013–2026years recorded64%sold (28)$8.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Jim Lambie, Metal Box (Bird Orchid), 2012, metal, chrome and paint, in 3 partsMetal Box (Bird Orchid)Phillips · $69,850≈ £52,416≈ €62,288Sign up to see
  2. Jim Lambie, Secret Affair (Silver), 2007, stainless steelSecret Affair (Silver)Phillips · $47,880≈ £34,318≈ €39,741Sign up to see
  3. Jim Lambie, Metal Box (Northern Star), 2010, paint on aluminiumMetal Box (Northern Star)Phillips · £25,200≈ $33,244≈ €29,391Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 44 auction results for Jim Lambie between 2013 and 2026, of which 28 sold (64%). Recorded sale prices range from $441Sign up free to see to $69.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $69.8kSign up free to see for Metal Box (Bird Orchid) at Phillips in May 2025. Most results come from Phillips (33), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (4) and Rago Auctions (2).

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  1. Jim Lambie, Starman (Bowie), 2011, collage with oil painting and printed paper
    Starman (Bowie), 2011
    Oil · Paper
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 328
    $7,040≈ £5,211≈ €6,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Jim Lambie, Velvet Underground, inkjet print mounted to vinyl record
    Velvet Underground
    Photograph
    12 dia in (30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 329
    $3,328≈ £2,463≈ €2,844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Jim Lambie, Found Flower Painting (Miles), 2008, printed paper collage and oil on paper, in artist's frame
    Found Flower Painting (Miles), 2008
    Oil · Paper
    91.5 x 77.4 cm (36 x 30 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    £6,985≈ $9,508≈ €8,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Jim Lambie, Metal Box (Bird Orchid), 2012, metal, chrome and paint, in 3 parts
    Metal Box (Bird Orchid), 2012
    metal, chrome and paint, in 3 parts
    each 49 x 49 x 7 1/2 in. (124.5 x 124.5 x 19.1 cm) overall 49 x 147 x 7 1/2 in. (124.5 x 373.4 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 426
    $69,850≈ £52,416≈ €62,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Jim Lambie, Pizza Slice, 2006, mirrored glass, acrylic and paper collage on board in artist's frame
    Pizza Slice, 2006
    Acrylic · Board
    23 h x 26½ w in (58 x 67 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 139
    $3,024≈ £2,391≈ €2,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Jim Lambie, Untitled, Mixed media
    Untitled
    Mixed media
    Hessink's Auctions · · Lot 115
    €1,000≈ $1,056≈ £832HammerSign up free to seeView at Hessink's Auctions ↗
  7. Jim Lambie, Untitled, Mixed media
    Untitled
    Mixed media
    34 x 34 cm
    Hessink's Auctions · · Lot 116
    €1,000≈ $1,056≈ £832HammerSign up free to seeView at Hessink's Auctions ↗
  8. Jim Lambie, Subway Sect, 2008, house paint, mattress
    Subway Sect, 2008
    house paint, mattress
    102 h x 74½ w x 11 d in (259 x 189 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    $1,386≈ £1,061≈ €1,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Jim Lambie, Exceeder, 2007, painted wood, mirror
    Exceeder, 2007
    painted wood, mirror · Panel
    34 h x 89 w x 79 d in (86 x 226 x 201 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    $441≈ £338≈ €403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Jim Lambie, Sonic Reducer #44, vinyl record sleeves and concrete
    Sonic Reducer #44
    Multiple
    35.7 x 35.6 x 35.5 cm (14 x 14 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    £8,255≈ $10,806≈ €9,785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗

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Jim Lambie: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jim Lambie at auction?

$69,850Sign up free to see, for Metal Box (Bird Orchid) at Phillips (May 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jim Lambie?

The median sale price is $8.7kSign up free to see across 28 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jim Lambie have sold at auction?

28 of 44 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Jim Lambie?

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

About Jim Lambie

James Lambie is a contemporary visual artist, and was shortlisted for the 2005 Turner Prize with an installation called Mental Oyster.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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