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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $222 | $222 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Paintings | 2 | $375 | $500 | — | 2025-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $281 | $281 | 50% | 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $281 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $222 |

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

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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.