Mathew B. Brady (1823–1896)
Mathew B. Brady is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,250. 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 Mathew B. Brady sold in 2026 for $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathew B. Brady work is $1,250.
The median Mathew B. Brady photograph sells for $1,325 across 24 lots.
The median Mathew B. Brady work on paper sells for $37,500 across 1 lots.
The median Mathew B. Brady print sells for $650 across 1 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 | 1 | $650 | $650 | — | 1991-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $37,500 | $37,500 | — | 2009-10-08 |
| Photography | 24 | $1,325† | $15,000 | — | 2026-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,100–$4,000† | $1,400† | $15,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2004 | $15,000 |
| Photography | 2026 | $8,255 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $650 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mathew B. Brady worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathew B. Brady work is $1,250. The median Mathew B. Brady photograph sells for $1,325 across 24 lots. The median Mathew B. Brady work on paper sells for $37,500 across 1 lots. The median Mathew B. Brady print sells for $650 across 1 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 Mathew B. Brady photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathew B. Brady photograph is $1,325. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mathew B. Brady's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathew B. Brady photograph is $15,000.
What is the average price of a small Mathew B. Brady photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mathew B. Brady photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mathew B. Brady's auction record?
Mathew B. Brady's auction record is $37,500, set in 2009.
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