David James Paintings & Artwork for Sale | David James Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 18, 2021
David James (British, fl.1881-1892) 'A Ground Swell'oil on canvas, signed and dated 'D. James 91' lower right,
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
David James (British, fl.1881-1892) 'A Ground Swell' oil on canvas, signed and dated 'D. James 91' lower right, inscribed 'A Ground Swell' to canvas verso 18 x 30in. (45.8 x 76.3cm.) * Provenance: Christies South Kensington, British and Victorian Pictures, 9th March 2000, Lot 178. ** Condition: Relined, canvas is stable and well stretched. Evidence of prior restoration - some scattered tiny dotted retouches and four larger thumbnail size retouches visible under UV. Tiny paint flake from centre of canvas. Some cracquelure visible across the canvas, which is slightly heavier to the lower centre. Period frame with gilt slip which has been painted gold. Minor losses.
Martel Maides
Aug. 08, 2021
David James painting
Est: $500 - $700
David James North Foreland painting British oil on canvas signed, dated 1897 9.75"h x 17.25"w overall: 15"h x 23"w
Treadway Gallery
Oct. 18, 2019
David James (British, fl.1881-1892) 'A Ground Swell'oil on canvas, signed and dated 'D. James 91' lower right,
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
David James (British, fl.1881-1892) 'A Ground Swell' oil on canvas, signed and dated 'D. James 91' lower right, inscribed 'A Ground Swell' to canvas verso 18 x 30in. (45.8 x 76.3cm.) * Provenance: Christies South Kensington, British and Victorian Pictures, 9th March 2000, Lot 178. ** Condition: Relined, canvas is stable and well stretched. Evidence of prior restoration - some scattered tiny dotted retouches and four larger thumbnail size retouches visible under UV. Tiny paint flake from centre of canvas. Some cracquelure visible across the canvas, which is slightly heavier to the lower centre. Period frame with gilt slip which has been painted gold. Minor losses.
Martel Maides
Oct. 15, 2019
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)A summer morning in a Cornish bayOil on canvas, 45 x 75cmSigned
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)A summer morning in a Cornish bayOil on canvas, 45 x 75cmSigned
Adam's
Oct. 15, 2019
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)Cromwell's Tower, Tresco, ScillyOil on canvas, 61 x 124cmSigned
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)Cromwell's Tower, Tresco, ScillyOil on canvas, 61 x 124cmSigned
Adam's
Oct. 15, 2019
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)Shipping off the coastOil on canvas, 45 x 75cmSigned
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)Shipping off the coastOil on canvas, 45 x 75cmSigned
Adam's
Oct. 15, 2019
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)Shipping off the coast of CornwallOil on canvas, 45 x 75cmSigned
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904)Shipping off the coast of CornwallOil on canvas, 45 x 75cmSigned
Adam's
Sep. 21, 2016
DAVID JAMES Summer Morning, Brides Bya, South Wales
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
DAVID JAMES Summer Morning, Brides Bya, South Wales oil on canvas signed and dated '87 1000mm x 1500mm
Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers
Jul. 31, 2015
David James (c.1944) follower of Turner, Oil on canvas boar
Est: £35 - £55
David James (c.1944) follower of Turner, Oil on canvas board, Venice from the Giudecca, Signed lower right. 19 1/4 x 23 1/2" Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within catalogue descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.
Claydon Auctioneers
Jul. 31, 2015
Wm David James (c.1944), Oil on canvas board, Grand Canal,
Est: £35 - £55
Wm David James (c.1944), Oil on canvas board, Grand Canal, Venice, Signed and dated '69' lower right. 19 3/4 x 29 1/2" Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within catalogue descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.
Claydon Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2014
Breaking waves
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Breaking waves oil on canvas 63 x 127cm (24 13/16 x 50in).
Bonhams
Jul. 09, 2014
David James (1853-1904) British
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
David James (1853-1904) British. A Rocky Coastal Scene, with shipping in the distance, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 24" x 36".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 18, 2014
David James (1853-1904), ON THE CORNISH COAST, Oil on canvas; signed and dated 1882 lower right, 34" x 44" - 86.4 x 111.8 cm.
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
DAVID JAMES (1853-1904), BRITISHON THE CORNISH COASTOil on canvas; signed and dated 1882 lower right34" x 44" - 86.4 x 111.8 cm.
Waddington's
May. 16, 2014
David James (British, 1853-1904), Vessels Sailing Under a Full Moon, Signed and dated "D. James 78" l.r., Condition: Lined, retouch, sm
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
David James (British, 1853-1904) Vessels Sailing Under a Full Moon Signed and dated "D. James 78" l.r. Oil on canvas, 30 x 49 5/8 in. (76.0 x 126.0 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, small abrasion with paint loss, areas of skinning, fine craquelure, stretcher marks.
Skinner
Feb. 08, 2014
David James, British 1853-1904 fl. 1881-1892- Ship
Est: £350 - £450
David James, British 1853-1904 fl. 1881-1892- Ship in a storm at night near a lighthouse and Shipping in rough seas off a citadel; oils on canvas, a pair, both signed, one dated 98, the other dated indistinctly, 50x75cm., ea., (2) (unframed)
Roseberys
Oct. 23, 2013
David James (1853-1904) Boats Riding at Anchor,
Est: £500 - £700
David James (1853-1904) Boats Riding at Anchor, signed and dated '92 (1892) also inscribed verso in the artist's own hand, oil on canvas, 46cm x 76cm
Halls Fine Art
Aug. 08, 2013
DAVID JAMES (fl. 1881-1899) - 59cm x 90cm - oil on
Est: £100 - £200
DAVID JAMES (fl. 1881-1899) - 59cm x 90cm - oil on canvas - fishing boat in rough seas under grey skies - signed and dated 1889
Island Auction Rooms
Jul. 27, 2013
James, David
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Evening, Cornish Coast (1891)
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Jun. 11, 2013
David James (British, active 1883-1897)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Breakers on a rocky shore signed and dated 'D James 89' (lower right) oil on canvas 64 x 128cm (25 3/16 x 50 3/8in).
Bonhams
May. 01, 2013
DAVID JAMES (BRITISH, FL. 1885-1900) A pair of
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
DAVID JAMES (BRITISH, FL. 1885-1900) A pair of pictures: Evening on the North Coast of Cornwall Signed 'D. James 83' (lower left); 'D. James 84' (lower right) Inscribed in later hand on back with title and artist 'D. James 95' Oil on canvas 25 x 50in. (63.5 x 127cm.) (2, a pair)
Charles Miller Ltd
Mar. 13, 2013
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
David James (1853-1904) Fishing boats going out, North Sea signed and dated 'D.James.88' (lower right) and further signed, inscribed and dated 'FISHING BOATS GOING OUT. NORTH SEA/ D James 88' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 25 x 50 in. (63.5 x 127.6 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 11, 2012
David James (Active c.1883-1897), British MORNING TIDE WITH CLOUDS LIFTING; Oil on canvas; signed and dated '99 lower right25" x 50" - 63.5 x 127 cm.Provenance: Frederick W. Thom Ltd., Toronto
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
David James (Active c.1883-1897), British MORNING TIDE WITH CLOUDS LIFTING; Oil on canvas; signed and dated '99 lower right25" x 50" - 63.5 x 127 cm.Provenance: Frederick W. Thom Ltd., Toronto
Waddington's
Nov. 21, 2012
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
David James (1853-1904) Lashing waters of the Atlantic signed and dated 'D. James 96' (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 50 in. (63.5 x 127 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 31, 2012
DAVID JAMES (BRITISH, FL. C.1885-1900) A pair of
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
DAVID JAMES (BRITISH, FL. C.1885-1900) A pair of pictures: Evening on the North Coast of Cornwall Signed 'D. James 83' (lower left); 'D. James 84' (lower right) Inscribed in later hand on back with title and artist 'D. James 95' Oil on canvas 25 x 50in. (63.5 x 127cm.) (2, a pair)
Charles Miller Ltd
May. 02, 2012
David James British 1853 - 1904 - In St Ives Bay
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
David James British 1853 - 1904 - In St Ives Bay Oil on canvas 29.0 x 48.5 Signed, inscribed & dated 1892
International Art Centre
Apr. 25, 2012
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) A view of the Thames at sunset 16 x 24in (40.6 x 61cm)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
A view of the Thames at sunset signed and dated 'D. James 1880' (lower right) oil on canvas 16 x 24in (40.6 x 61cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 25, 2012
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) In Mounts Bay, Cornwall, England 17 3/4 x 30in (45.2 x 76.2cm)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
In Mounts Bay, Cornwall, England signed and dated 'D. James 92' (lower right) and signed, dated and inscribed 'in Mounts Bay / D. James 92' on the reverse oil on canvas 17 3/4 x 30in (45.2 x 76.2cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2012
David James: Ships in a stormy sea, oil on canvas
Est: £100 - £200
David James: Ships in a stormy sea, oil on canvas
Duke's
Apr. 21, 2012
David James
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oil on Canvas. Illuminated Nocturnal Seascape of ships at sea. Signed lower right "David James" (1853 - 1904). Restorations, some inpainting. Measures 49.5" x 29.75".
Estates Unlimited
Dec. 15, 2011
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
David James (1853-1904) Waves breaking on a rocky coast signed 'D James' (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 50 in. (63.5.x 127 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 15, 2011
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £15,000 - £25,000
David James (1853-1904) The breaking wave signed 'D. James' (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 50 in. (63.5 x 127 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 19, 2011
David James British (1853-1904) Oil on Canvas "White Caps" Signed Lower Left and Dated '81. Scuffs, Some Restoration or else Good Relined Condition. Measures 12 Inches by 20 Inches, Frame Measures 15 Inches by 22-3/4 Inches. Shipping $70.00
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
David James British (1853-1904) Oil on Canvas "White Caps" Signed Lower Left and Dated '81. Scuffs, Some Restoration or else Good Relined Condition. Measures 12 Inches by 20 Inches, Frame Measures 15 Inches by 22-3/4 Inches. Shipping $70.00
Kodner Galleries
Sep. 13, 2011
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) The Morning Tide
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
The Morning Tide signed 'D. James and dated 98 (lower right) oil on canvas 63.5 x 127cm (25 x 50in).
Bonhams
Jun. 15, 2011
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £25,000 - £35,000
David James (1853-1904) A Cornish Roller signed and dated 'D. James 98' (lower right) oil on canvas 24 x 49 1/8 in. (61 x 125 cm.)
Christie's
May. 12, 2011
David James (1853-1904) Fishing boat and steamer off the coast, 18 x 30in.
Est: £800 - £1,200
David James (1853-1904) oil on canvas, Fishing boat and steamer off the coast, signed, and dated '83, 18 x 30in.
Gorringes
Mar. 22, 2011
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) Godrevey Lighthouse, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Godrevey Lighthouse, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall signed 'D.James' and dated '91 (lower right), inscribed on label on reverse oil on canvas 63.5 x 127cm (25 x 50in).
Bonhams
Mar. 18, 2011
DAVID JAMES (FL 1881-1898, BRITISH) Signed and
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
DAVID JAMES (FL 1881-1898, BRITISH) Signed and dated 1880 Oil on Canvas The Port of London by Moonlight 19 ½" x 29 ½"
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2010
David James (1853-1954)
Est: £600 - £800
David James (1853-1954)
Woolley & Wallis
Nov. 12, 2010
DAVID JAMES (FL 1881-1898, BRITISH) Signed and
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
DAVID JAMES (FL 1881-1898, BRITISH) Signed and dated 1880 Oil on Canvas The Port of London by Moonlight 19 ½" x 29 ½"
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Sep. 28, 2010
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) Godrevey Lighthouse, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Godrevey Lighthouse, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall signed 'D.James' and dated '91 (lower right), inscribed on label on reverse oil on canvas 63.5 x 127cm (25 x 50in).
Bonhams
Jul. 14, 2010
David James (fl. 1872-1904) Breaking waves Oil on
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
David James (fl. 1872-1904) Breaking waves Oil on canvas Signed and dated '91 lower right 75.5 x 126.5 cm (29 3/4 x 49 3/4 in) David James was a prolific Marine painter.Yet surprisingly, little is known about the artist. He exhibited numerous times at the Royal Academy through the late 19th century. At his best he was a very skillful painter of the sea from the shore. Like Henry Moore, James was more interested in pure studies of the sea rather than topographical coastal views. He was especially good at painting waves. His favourite locations being Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The National Maritime Museum has a fine, large example of breakers.
Dreweatts 1759
Jun. 30, 2010
David James (fl. 1883-1897) Gaff-rigged vessels in
Est: £700 - £1,000
David James (fl. 1883-1897) Gaff-rigged vessels in the evening, probably on the Solent Oil on canvas Signed and dated '82 lower right 30.5 x 51 cm (12 x 20 in)
Dreweatts 1759
May. 28, 2010
Oil Paintings: DAVID JAMES (fl. 1881-1898) BRITISH
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Oil Paintings: DAVID JAMES (fl. 1881-1898) BRITISH Port of London, 1880 at eventide. Signed and dated 1880. 20 x 30ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 27, 2010
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
David James (1853-1904) The distant horizon signed and dated 'D James 83' (lower right) oil on canvas 12 x 20¼ in. (30.5 x 51.5 cm.)
Christie's
May. 27, 2010
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
David James (1853-1904) A north-westerly wind, Land's End signed and dated 'D James 90' (lower right) and indistinctly inscribed with the title (on the reverse) oil on canvas 25 x 50 in. (63.5 x 127 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 01, 2010
DAVID JAMES Port of London at Eventide. Signed and
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
DAVID JAMES Port of London at Eventide. Signed and dated 1880. 20 x 30ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 17, 2010
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
David James (1853-1904) A north west wind, Sands End signed and dated 'D James 90' (lower right) and indistinctly inscribed with the title (on the reverse) oil on canvas 25 x 50 in. (63.5 x 127 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 17, 2010
David James (1853-1904)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
David James (1853-1904) Low tide, a clipper in the distance signed and dated 'D James 83' (lower right) oil on canvas 12 x 20¼ in. (30.5 x 51.5 cm.)
Christie's