> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-bard · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Bard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-bard (updated 2026-11-01).

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.