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# Brad Kahlhamer (b. 1956)

## What is Brad Kahlhamer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Brad Kahlhamer at 12 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $800–$1,924, n=8). The auction record is $38,799 for Ugh Jr. & Skull Jr. on Phone-In (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ugh Jr. & Skull Jr. on Phone-In, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $38,799 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Urban Prairie Girls, 2005 | Ink | $18,750 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 3 | Ugh Jr. + Missy, American Eagles U.S.A., 1999 | Oil paint | $16,730 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 4 | Teeth, 2004 | Oil paint | $14,231 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | U.S.A w/ Trees, 2000 | Oil paint | $13,750 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 6 | 30 at 3,000 Feet (Waqui + Waquier), 1998 | Oil paint | $10,080 | Phillips | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Anita | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | Desert Forest City, 2004 | Ink | $8,750 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 9 | Group of Birds, 2001 | Sculpture | $7,699 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | (i) Javelina Girl (ii) American Family Wisconsin USA, 1999 | Ink | $7,500 | Phillips | Feb 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $3,813 |
| Paintings | 15 | $3,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $11,915 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $2,838 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Brad Kahlhamer is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,938. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Brad Kahlhamer sold in 2021 for $10,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brad Kahlhamer work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brad Kahlhamer work is $3,938.

The median Brad Kahlhamer painting sells for $5,549 across 21 lots.

The median Brad Kahlhamer work on paper sells for $3,875 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $5,549† | $38,799 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $3,875 | $18,750 | 86.7% | 2025-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $800–$1,980 | $1,250 | $4,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,781–$17,028† | $13,750† | $38,799 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,291–$7,500 | $3,875 | $18,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $38,799 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $36,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,750 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Brad Kahlhamer worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brad Kahlhamer work is $3,938. The median Brad Kahlhamer painting sells for $5,549 across 21 lots. The median Brad Kahlhamer work on paper sells for $3,875 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Brad Kahlhamer painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brad Kahlhamer painting is $5,549. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brad Kahlhamer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brad Kahlhamer painting is $38,799.

### What is the average price of a Brad Kahlhamer work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brad Kahlhamer work on paper is $3,875.

### What is Brad Kahlhamer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brad Kahlhamer work on paper is $18,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Brad Kahlhamer work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brad Kahlhamer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Brad Kahlhamer painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Brad Kahlhamer painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brad Kahlhamer's auction record?

Brad Kahlhamer's auction record is $38,799, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.