James Brade Sword (1839–1915)
James Brade Sword is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,228. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Brade Sword sold in 2025 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brade Sword work is $1,228.
The median James Brade Sword painting sells for $2,788 across 14 lots.
The median James Brade Sword work on paper sells for $504 across 10 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,788†‡ | $9,775 | 82.4% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $504†‡ | $1,175 | 90.9% | 2022-07-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,100–$5,436†‡ | $3,167†‡ | $9,775 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $406–$588†‡ | $504†‡ | $1,175 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $9,775 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,175 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,175 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Brade Sword worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Brade Sword work is $1,228. The median James Brade Sword painting sells for $2,788 across 14 lots. The median James Brade Sword work on paper sells for $504 across 10 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a James Brade Sword painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Brade Sword painting is $2,788. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James Brade Sword's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Brade Sword painting is $9,775.
What is the average price of a James Brade Sword work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Brade Sword work on paper is $504. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James Brade Sword's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Brade Sword work on paper is $1,175.
What is the average price of a medium James Brade Sword painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Brade Sword painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small James Brade Sword work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Brade Sword work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is James Brade Sword's auction record?
James Brade Sword's auction record is $9,775, set in 1994.
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