James Arthur Merriam Auction Prices and Value Guide
James Arthur Merriam auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 63 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
James Arthur Merriam auction prices: quick answer
James Arthur Merriam auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- James Arthur Merriam
- Source records
- 63
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
James Arthur Merriam appraisal factors
James Arthur Merriam auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.

james arthur merriam american 1880 1951 oil on canvas california desert landscape h 25 5 w 30 25 · DuMouchelles · 2023-07-28 james arthur merriam american 1880 1951 oil on canvas california desert landscape h 25 5 w 30 25 DuMouchelles · 2023-07-28

james arthur merriam canadian american 1880 1951 courtyard view mission san juan capistrano oil on canvas 22 x 30in 56 x 76cm · Andrew Jones Auctions · 2023-01-15 james arthur merriam canadian american 1880 1951 courtyard view mission san juan capistrano oil on canvas 22 x 30in 56 x 76cm Andrew Jones Auctions · 2023-01-15

james arthur merriam 1880 1951 desert landscape · Abell Auction · 2022-11-17 james arthur merriam 1880 1951 desert landscape Abell Auction · 2022-11-17

james arthur merriam · Charlton Hall · 2021-04-02 james arthur merriam Charlton Hall · 2021-04-02

james arthur merriam 1880 1951 oil on canvas · EJ'S Auction & Appraisal · 2020-10-17 james arthur merriam 1880 1951 oil on canvas EJ'S Auction & Appraisal · 2020-10-17

james arthur merriam oil on canvas landscape · Hughes Auctions · 2018-12-06 james arthur merriam oil on canvas landscape Hughes Auctions · 2018-12-06
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is James Arthur Merriam worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my James Arthur Merriam artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.