James Braxton Bio: Books, Age, Net Worth, Height, Wife, Children, Movies, Biography

James Braxton is a British auctioneer, antiques expert, and television personality, widely recognized for his appearances on the BBC’s Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

With over 40 years of experience in the antiques business, James has built a reputation for his sharp eye for valuable items and his ability to make profitable deals at auctions.

Profile

• Full name: James Braxton
• Date of birth: August 1963
• Age: 61 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Surrey, England
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Auctioneer, antiques expert, TV personality
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
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• Spouse: Joanna Braxton
• Children: Four (Ned Braxton, Charlie Braxton, Amelia Braxton and Annie Braxton)
• Relationship status: Married
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• Net worth: £3-5 million

Early Life and Education

James Braxton was born in August 1963 in Surrey, England. He studied art and antiques at the Inchbald School of Design in London.

During his time at Gorringes Auction House in East Sussex, he studied at night to qualify for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Fine Arts & Antiques, winning the 1991 Antiques Trade Gazette prize for the best final exam.

Personal Life

James Braxton is married to Joanna, and together they have four grown-up children: sons Ned and Charlie, and daughters Amelia and Annie. The family owns and operates The Lamb Inn, a 16th-century former coaching inn located in Wartling, East Sussex.

James and Joanna purchased the inn in May 2012 and transformed it into a successful pub with rooms. Their children are actively involved in managing the establishment, making it a family-run business.

Career

James Braxton has been a prominent figure in the antiques industry for over four decades. He began his career by purchasing Edgar Horns Auction House in 1991 and later acquired Brackett’s Auction House in 1995.

In 1999, he co-founded iBrax.com, an internet startup focused on auctions, which was one of the few to survive the dot-com bubble. He is also a founding director of The Fine Art Auction Group and has been involved with Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Book Auctions.

James’s television career began in May 2001 with the BBC’s Bargain Hunt in Paris. Since then, he has appeared in various antiques-related shows, including Flog It, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Antiques Road Trip, and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. His extensive knowledge and engaging personality have made him a well-known figure in the world of antiques television.

Awards

• Date of award: 1991
• Award: Antiques Trade Gazette prize for the best final exam in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Fine Arts & Antiques qualification.

Net Worth

James Braxton’s net worth is estimated to be between £3-5 million as of 2025. His wealth primarily stems from his successful career as an auctioneer, his ownership of multiple auction houses, television appearances, and other business ventures, including the family-run pub, The Lamb Inn.

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Filmography

• Bargain Hunt
• Flog It
• Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
• Antiques Road Trip
• Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Books

• Barty – A Tale of a Stolen Bronze (James Braxton’s first book, inspired by a personal experience involving the theft of a garden statue.)