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# Joe Bradley (b. 1975)

## What is Joe Bradley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Joe Bradley at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,947–$82,073, n=22). The auction record is $3,077,000 for Tres Hombres (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tres Hombres, 2011 | Painting | $3,077,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil and oilstick on canvas), 2012 | Oil paint | $1,807,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1975 | — | $1,578,029 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil and oil stick on canvas), 2011 | Oil paint | $1,523,470 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Flattop, 2011 | Oil paint | $1,207,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 6 | Police Painting 2, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $1,205,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2013 | Oil paint | $1,025,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 8 | Blonde, 2011 | Painting | $965,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 9 | Mouth and Foot (Cock and Balls), 2010 | Mixed media | $725,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 10 | Pig, 2009 | Painting | $725,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $175,000 |
| Other | 12 | $168,405 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $4,788 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 81 | $201,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $6,029 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $4,688 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Joe Bradley is an American artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $72,150.

A work by Joe Bradley sold in 2026 for $139,037, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Joe Bradley work worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joe Bradley work is $72,150.

The median Joe Bradley painting sells for $221,000 across 74 lots.

The median Joe Bradley work on paper sells for $5,505 across 31 lots.

The median Joe Bradley print sells for $11,932 across 13 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Joe Bradley paintings typically sell for $125,080–$508,000 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $11,932 | $183,750 | 86.7% | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 93 | $221,000 | $1.8M | 79.6% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $5,505 | $151,200 | 81.6% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $9,450 | $9,450 | 33.3% | 2023-03-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $313,171 | $3.1M | — | 2026-10-15 |

Joe Bradley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $11,932 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $221,000, record $1,807,500. A typical Joe Bradley painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 59 lots) the median is $313,171.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $442–$762 | $524 | $762 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $28,381–$109,125 | $56,250 | $183,750 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $17,087–$27,557 | $20,160 | $81,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $125,080–$508,000 | $226,800 | $1.8M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,066–$7,812 | $4,688 | $151,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,794–$7,560 | $6,011 | $23,040 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $183,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $151,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $137,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $27,295 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $9,450 |

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 Joe Bradley worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joe Bradley work is $72,150. The median Joe Bradley painting sells for $221,000 across 74 lots. The median Joe Bradley work on paper sells for $5,505 across 31 lots. The median Joe Bradley print sells for $11,932 across 13 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Joe Bradley paintings typically sell for $125,080–$508,000 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Joe Bradley painting?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joe Bradley painting is $221,000.

### What is Joe Bradley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joe Bradley painting is $1,807,500.

### What is the average price of a Joe Bradley work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joe Bradley work on paper is $5,505.

### What is Joe Bradley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joe Bradley work on paper is $151,200.

### What is the average price of a Joe Bradley print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joe Bradley print is $11,932.

### What is Joe Bradley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joe Bradley print is $183,750.

### What is the average price of a large Joe Bradley painting?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Joe Bradley painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $226,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Joe Bradley work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joe Bradley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Joe Bradley's auction record?

Joe Bradley's auction record is $3,077,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Joe Bradley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/joe-bradley (updated 2026-11-02).

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.