William Bradford (1823–1892)

William Bradford is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $60,240.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions1$2,121$2,1212022-11-29
Paintings29$63,102$1.4M96.6%2026-01-22
Works on Paper2$61,310$62,1402025-01-23
Masterpieces (top of market)11$192,000$1.4M2026-01-22

William Bradford's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,121. Paintings (29 lots) median $63,102, record $1,445,000. A typical William Bradford painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $192,000.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Afternoon along the Coast of Labrador2026-01-22Christie's$116,840
Return of the Labrador Fishermen2025-01-23Christie's$151,200
Arctic Seascape2025-01-23Christie's$60,480
The Whaleship Emma C. Jones off Round Hills, New Bedford2024-10-18Christie's$47,880
Return of the Whalers2024-10-18Christie's$35,280

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a William Bradford painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Bradford painting is $63,102.

What is William Bradford's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Bradford painting is $1,445,000.

What is William Bradford's auction record?

William Bradford's auction record is $1,445,000, set on 2015-05-21.