Martin Bradley (1931–2023)
What is Martin Bradley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 112 auction results for Martin Bradley at 34 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $672 including buyer’s premium (middle half $441–$1,548, n=32). The auction record is $19,516 for Untitled (Abstract) (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Abstract) | — | $19,516 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | Theme No 1, 1931 | Painting | $11,916 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Weather Vane, 1931 | Painting | $10,213 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | mig: abeille: bouche | — | $6,596 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Totem | Oil on board | $5,986 | Roseberys London | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | Flower, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $5,575 | Olympia Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | paysage | — | $5,183 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 8 | La Puce, 1931 | Oil paint | $5,134 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |
| 9 | Chevalier, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $4,937 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Totem | Oil on board | $4,578 | Roseberys London | Feb 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $2,488 |
| Paintings | 55 | $1,427 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,120 |
| Prints | 8 | $120 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $1,488 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,166 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $1,113 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 112 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Martin Bradley is a British (modern) artist with 197 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,146. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Martin Bradley sold in 2026 for $1,474, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Bradley on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Bradley work worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Bradley work is $1,146.
The median Martin Bradley painting sells for $1,468 across 56 lots.
The median Martin Bradley print sells for $149 across 17 lots.
The median Martin Bradley work on paper sells for $1,045 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Bradley paintings typically sell for $816–$2,193 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 30 | $149†‡ | $1,200 | 56.7% | 2026-04-02 |
| Paintings | 68 | $1,468†‡ | $11,916 | 82.4% | 2026-08-18 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1,045‡ | $5,108‡ | 80.8% | 2026-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,474 | $1,474 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $8,405 | $19,516 | — | 2024-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Martin Bradley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $149 with 56.7% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $1,468, record $11,916. A typical Martin Bradley painting sells for around 9.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $8,405.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $94–$385† | $149† | $642† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $816–$2,193†‡ | $1,427†‡ | $10,213 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $606–$4,037‡ | $1,488‡ | $11,916 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $591–$1,980‡ | $1,048‡ | $5,108‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $11,916 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,213 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,108‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,548 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,474 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $642† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Martin Bradley worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Bradley work is $1,146. The median Martin Bradley painting sells for $1,468 across 56 lots. The median Martin Bradley print sells for $149 across 17 lots. The median Martin Bradley work on paper sells for $1,045 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Bradley paintings typically sell for $816–$2,193 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Martin Bradley painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Bradley painting is $1,468. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Martin Bradley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Bradley painting is $11,916.
What is the average price of a Martin Bradley print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Bradley print is $149. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Martin Bradley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Bradley print is $1,200.
What is the average price of a Martin Bradley work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Bradley work on paper is $1,045. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martin Bradley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Bradley work on paper is $5,108. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Martin Bradley painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Bradley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,427, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Martin Bradley painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Martin Bradley painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martin Bradley's auction record?
Martin Bradley's auction record is $19,516, set in 2007.
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