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# William H. Bradley (1868–1962)

## What is William H. Bradley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for William H. Bradley at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $937 including buyer’s premium (middle half $625–$1,125, n=5). The auction record is $19,000 for WILLIAM H. BRADLEY VICTOR BICYCLES (2004, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILLIAM H. BRADLEY VICTOR BICYCLES, 1895 | Poster on paper | $19,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | VICTOR BICYCLES / OVERMAN WHEEL COMPANY, 1896 | Poster | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2005 |
| 3 | Victor Bicycles/Overman Wheel Company, 1868 | Lithograph in colours, on wove paper | $13,445 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 4 | Victor Bicycles, 1895 | Print | $10,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2022 |
| 5 | The Modern Poster, 1868 | Poster | $6,720 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | THE MODERN POSTER, 1895 | Pen | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2015 |
| 7 | The Modern Poster, 1868 | Poster | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2015 |
| 8 | The Modern Poster, 1895 | Poster | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | VICTOR BICYCLES, 1895 | Poster | $4,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2005 |
| 10 | THE CHAP BOOK / THANKSGIVING NUMBER, 1895 | Poster | $4,080 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2008 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 38 | $1,156 |
| Other | 24 | $863 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $562 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $1,194 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William H. Bradley is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William H. Bradley sold in 2025 for $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William H. Bradley work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Bradley work is $1,000.

The median William H. Bradley print sells for $1,050 across 70 lots.

The median William H. Bradley work on paper sells for $480 across 1 lots.

The median William H. Bradley painting sells for $1,725 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William H. Bradley prints typically sell for $906–$1,950 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) William H. Bradley prints typically sell for $304–$1,480 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 75 | $1,050† | $19,000 | 93.3% | 2025-02-20 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,725 | $1,725 | — | 2000-08-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $480 | $480 | — | 2009-02-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $14,222 | $19,000 | — | 2022-02-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William H. Bradley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (75 lots) median $1,050 with 93.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,725, record $1,725. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $14,222.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $304–$1,480† | $570† | $6,720 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $906–$1,950 | $1,200 | $19,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $19,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $480 |

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 William H. Bradley worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Bradley work is $1,000. The median William H. Bradley print sells for $1,050 across 70 lots. The median William H. Bradley work on paper sells for $480 across 1 lots. The median William H. Bradley painting sells for $1,725 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William H. Bradley prints typically sell for $906–$1,950 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William H. Bradley prints typically sell for $304–$1,480 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William H. Bradley print?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William H. Bradley print is $1,050. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William H. Bradley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William H. Bradley print is $19,000.

### What is the average price of a medium William H. Bradley print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William H. Bradley print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small William H. Bradley print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William H. Bradley print (small (under 50 cm)) is $570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William H. Bradley's auction record?

William H. Bradley's auction record is $19,000, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William H. Bradley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-h-bradley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.