> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-bradford · updated 2026-11-02

# Mark Bradford (b. 1961)

## What is Mark Bradford’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for Mark Bradford at 10 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,083 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,183–$199,650, n=30). The auction record is $12,039,202 for Helter Skelter I (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helter Skelter I, 2007 | Canvas | $12,039,202 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Helter Skelter II, 2007 | Collage | $8,475,250 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 3 | Boreas, 2007 | Collage | $7,625,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Promise Land, 2012 | Collage | $7,539,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Ghost Money, 2007 | Collage | $7,344,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Black Venus, 2005 | Mixed media collage | $6,052,500 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 7 | Constitution IV, 2013 | Mixed media | $5,811,906 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | The Next Hot Line, 2015 | Mixed media | $5,790,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Bear Running from the Shotgun, 2014 | Collage | $5,336,252 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Amendment #1, 2013 | Mixed media | $5,070,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $1,914,964 |
| Other | 33 | $156,250 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $113,400 |
| Prints | 32 | $8,890 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 66 | $2,201,873 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $49,299 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $7,308 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mark Bradford is an American artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $187,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mark Bradford sold in 2026 for $1,141,987, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Mark Bradford works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Mark Bradford on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-bradford?ref=kg:mark-bradford) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Mark Bradford work worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Bradford work is $187,500.

The median Mark Bradford print sells for $8,890 across 35 lots.

The median Mark Bradford work on paper sells for $138,600 across 28 lots.

The median Mark Bradford painting sells for $1,669,994 across 16 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Bradford prints typically sell for $4,182–$11,229 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 41 | $8,890 | $30,000 | 85.4% | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 16 | $1.7M | $4.7M | — | 2026-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $138,600 | $2.2M | 90.3% | 2026-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $119,670‡ | $330,200 | 85.7% | 2025-05-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $25,200 | $25,200 | — | 2022-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 88 | $1.1M | $12M | — | 2026-09-29 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Mark Bradford's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $8,890 with 85.4% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $1,669,994, record $4,737,500. A typical Mark Bradford painting sells for around 188× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 88 lots) the median is $1,053,494.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,048–$10,080 | $6,875 | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,182–$11,229 | $8,890 | $25,200 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $427,375–$3.2M | $2.2M | $4.7M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $45,500–$109,650 | $63,000 | $189,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $245,674–$1.4M | $500,337 | $2.2M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $4.7M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $330,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $289,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $25,200 |

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 Mark Bradford worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Bradford work is $187,500. The median Mark Bradford print sells for $8,890 across 35 lots. The median Mark Bradford work on paper sells for $138,600 across 28 lots. The median Mark Bradford painting sells for $1,669,994 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Bradford prints typically sell for $4,182–$11,229 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Mark Bradford print?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Bradford print is $8,890.

### What is Mark Bradford's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Bradford print is $30,000.

### What is the average price of a Mark Bradford work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Bradford work on paper is $138,600.

### What is Mark Bradford's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Bradford work on paper is $2,205,745.

### What is the average price of a Mark Bradford painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Bradford painting is $1,669,994.

### What is Mark Bradford's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Bradford painting is $4,737,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Mark Bradford print?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Bradford print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Mark Bradford painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mark Bradford painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,241,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mark Bradford's auction record?

Mark Bradford's auction record is $12,039,202, set in 2018.

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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, “Mark Bradford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-bradford (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.