Bradford Washburn (1910–2007)
What is Bradford Washburn’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Bradford Washburn at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,721 including buyer’s premium (middle half $829–$2,518, n=16). The auction record is $4,608 for After the Storm (On the Doldenhorn) (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | After the Storm (On the Doldenhorn), 1910 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $4,608 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Sunset at 41,000 Feet, Mount McKinley, Alaska, 1978, 1978 | Gelatin silver print | $4,352 | Bonhams | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | After the Storm, Climbers on the Doldenhorn, Switzerland, 1960 | Gelatin silver print | $4,335 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Lilliputians in the Great Gorge of Ruth Glacier, Alaska, 1955, 1955 | Gelatin silver print | $3,840 | Bonhams | Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Mount Huntington, Looking Southwest at Twilight, 1964 | Gelatin silver print | $3,840 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | After the Storm - On the Doldenhorn, 1960 | Gelatin silver print | $3,825 | Bonhams | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | Sunrise from the Aiguille du Midi, Group of the Mont Blanc, 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $3,060 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Giant Ice Wall, Mount Silverthrone, Alaska, 1945 | Gelatin silver print | $2,805 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Mount Bertha, 1940 | Pencil | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Mount McKinley, 1970 | Photograph | $2,585 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 43 | $1,658 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,015 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,201 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Bradford Washburn is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,548. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bradford Washburn sold in 2026 for $4,608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Bradford Washburn record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Bradford Washburn on OpeningBid →What is a Bradford Washburn work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bradford Washburn work is $1,548.
The median Bradford Washburn photograph sells for $1,548 across 46 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bradford Washburn photographs typically sell for $563–$1,848 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 52 | $1,548‡ | $4,608 | 88.5% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,352 | $4,608 | — | 2026-07-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $563–$1,848‡ | $1,275‡ | $4,608 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,608–$2,585 | $2,015 | $4,352 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $4,608 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,352 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bradford Washburn worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bradford Washburn work is $1,548. The median Bradford Washburn photograph sells for $1,548 across 46 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bradford Washburn photographs typically sell for $563–$1,848 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bradford Washburn photograph?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bradford Washburn photograph is $1,548. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bradford Washburn's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bradford Washburn photograph is $4,608.
What is the average price of a small Bradford Washburn photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bradford Washburn photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Bradford Washburn photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bradford Washburn photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Bradford Washburn's auction record?
Bradford Washburn's auction record is $4,608, set in 2026.
See the full Bradford Washburn record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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