James Gleeson Auction Prices and Value Guide
James Gleeson auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,131 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
James Gleeson auction prices: quick answer
James Gleeson auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- James Gleeson
- Source records
- 1,131
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
James Gleeson market snapshot
James Gleeson shows very deep auction liquidity with 748 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $2,400. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 37 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-15.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (17.2% · 91 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (71.1% · 377 sales)
- $10,000+ (11.7% · 62 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $2,600
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 37
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-01-15
Artist context
About James Gleeson
Born
1915
Died
2008
Nationality
Australian
James Gleeson (1915–2008) was an Australian painter, writer, and art critic associated with surrealism. Authority records identify him as James Timothy Gleeson and document his Australian identity, while museum and library profiles place him within the international record of modern artists. Gleeson’s career also included substantial work as a writer and critic, making him an important figure in Australian cultural life as well as a studio artist. Collectors may encounter his name across paintings, works on paper, prints, editions, and other catalogued objects. For identification, the artist’s full name, dates, medium, dimensions, signature, provenance, and exhibition or catalogue history are useful starting points. Appraisily’s artist research combines this identity information with matched public auction records so that individual works can be compared with the correct artist rather than with similarly named people.
SurrealismPaintings and fine artWorks on paper and printsSculpture and mixed mediaDecorative art and editions
Common works and media
Auction and appraisal records for James Gleeson may include paintings and other fine-art works, works on paper, prints, sculpture, mixed media, decorative art, and editions. The available public market data does not establish a single dominant medium or subject category, so each object should be assessed individually. Medium, support, dimensions, date, signature, edition information, condition, provenance, and documentation are especially useful for matching a work to comparable records.
Market and appraisal context
James Gleeson records appear across several auction categories, including paintings, works on paper, prints, sculpture, mixed media, decorative art, and editions. Appraisal should begin with close comparables: medium, dimensions, date or career period, subject, condition, restoration, signature, inscriptions, edition details, provenance, and attribution confidence. Recent public auction results can provide useful context, but they are not a guaranteed value for a particular work. Private transactions, incomplete feeds, changing attributions, and differences in the treatment of buyer premiums can affect comparisons. Authentication and physical examination remain important, especially when a work’s provenance or catalogue references are incomplete.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, dimensions, date, and period within the artist's career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable public auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and current market demand
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point rather than a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete auction feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially affect the value of an individual work.
- Reported auction totals may include buyer premiums or fees, so comparisons should use like-for-like reporting.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: medium confidence, adequate source quality.
- Wikidata library authority
- IdRef library authority
- VIAF library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Appraisily appraisily artist page
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 Gleeson 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 Gleeson artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.