> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-brady · updated 2026-11-03

# Charles Brady (1926–1997)

## What is Charles Brady’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Charles Brady at 4 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,179 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,369–$2,924, n=6). The auction record is $9,317 for BOOK WITH BLUE MARKER (2021, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOOK WITH BLUE MARKER | Oil on canvas | $9,317 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | ENVELOPE | Oil on canvas | $8,600 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Inner Roll | Oil on canvasboard | $7,324 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 4 | Still life | Oil on canvasboard | $6,697 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 5 | TWO JAPANESE PEARS | Oil on linen | $6,020 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | ENVELOPE | Oil on canvas laid on board | $3,153 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | CUBAN AIRMAIL ENVELOPE, FOLDED | Oil on linen | $2,981 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | ENVELOPE | Oil on canvas | $2,981 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2025 |
| 9 | LANDSCAPE, OCTOBER 1956, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $2,867 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | ENVELOPE | Oil on canvas laid on board | $2,752 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $48 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $58 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $47 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Brady is an Irish/American artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $55. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Brady sold in 2025 for $1,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Charles Brady work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Brady work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Brady work is $55.

The median Charles Brady painting sells for $55 across 85 lots.

The median Charles Brady print sells for $1 across 1 lots.

The median Charles Brady work on paper sells for $625 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Brady paintings typically sell for $25–$1,720 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Brady paintings typically sell for $45–$2,867 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1 | $1 | 50% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 102 | $55† | $9,317 | 83.3% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $625 | $625 | — | 1996-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $7,324 | $9,317 | — | 2023-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Charles Brady's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (102 lots) median $55, record $9,317. A typical Charles Brady painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $7,324.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $25–$1,720† | $47† | $7,324 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $45–$2,867† | $1,537† | $9,317 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $9,317 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,600 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1 |

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 Charles Brady worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Brady work is $55. The median Charles Brady painting sells for $55 across 85 lots. The median Charles Brady print sells for $1 across 1 lots. The median Charles Brady work on paper sells for $625 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Brady paintings typically sell for $25–$1,720 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Brady paintings typically sell for $45–$2,867 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Brady painting?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Brady painting is $55. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Brady's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Brady painting is $9,317.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Brady painting?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Brady painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $47, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Brady painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Brady painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,537, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Brady's auction record?

Charles Brady's auction record is $9,317, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Brady auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-brady (updated 2026-11-03).

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.