James Bard (1815–1897)
James Bard is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $43,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Bard sold in 2023 for $50,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Bard on OpeningBid →What is a James Bard work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bard work is $43,125.
The median James Bard painting sells for $43,125 across 15 lots.
The median James Bard work on paper sells for $72,849 across 1 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 | 18 | $43,125† | $262,910 | 83.3% | 2026-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $72,849 | $72,849 | — | 2003-01-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $19,192–$49,800 | $39,562 | $262,910 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $262,910 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $72,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $72,849 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Bard worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Bard work is $43,125. The median James Bard painting sells for $43,125 across 15 lots. The median James Bard work on paper sells for $72,849 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Bard painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Bard painting is $43,125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Bard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Bard painting is $262,910.
What is the average price of a large James Bard painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large James Bard painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $39,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is James Bard's auction record?
James Bard's auction record is $262,910, set in 2014.
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