> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mathew-b-brady · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

**1 Mathew B. Brady work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Mathew B. Brady work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mathew B. Brady auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mathew-b-brady (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.