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James Byrd (b. 1935)

James Byrd is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $250.

A work by James Byrd sold in 2025 for $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a James Byrd work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Byrd work is $250.

The median James Byrd painting sells for $375 across 2 lots.

The median James Byrd work on paper sells for $281 across 1 lots.

The median James Byrd print sells for $222 across 1 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions1$222$222—2025-12-16
Paintings2$375$500—2025-09-18
Works on Paper2$281$28150%2023-02-28

James Byrd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $222. Paintings (2 lots) median $375, record $500.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2025$500
Works on Paper2023$281
Paintings2025$250
Prints & Editions2025$222

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a James Byrd worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Byrd work is $250. The median James Byrd painting sells for $375 across 2 lots. The median James Byrd work on paper sells for $281 across 1 lots. The median James Byrd print sells for $222 across 1 lots.

What is James Byrd's auction record?

James Byrd's auction record is $500, set in 2025.

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