James Henry Beard (1812–1893)
James Henry Beard is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,078. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Henry Beard sold in 2017 for $187,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Henry Beard work is $4,078.
The median James Henry Beard painting sells for $4,406 across 6 lots.
The median James Henry Beard print sells for $178 across 1 lots.
The median James Henry Beard work on paper sells for $330 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $178 | $178 | 50% | 2010-07-22 |
| Paintings | 6 | $4,406‡ | $187,500 | — | 2022-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $330‡ | $330‡ | — | 1995-07-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Henry Beard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $178 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $4,406, record $187,500. A typical James Henry Beard painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,750–$4,406‡ | $4,406‡ | $187,500 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $187,500 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $330‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $178 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Henry Beard worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Henry Beard work is $4,078. The median James Henry Beard painting sells for $4,406 across 6 lots. The median James Henry Beard print sells for $178 across 1 lots. The median James Henry Beard work on paper sells for $330 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Henry Beard's auction record?
James Henry Beard's auction record is $187,500, set in 2017.
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