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# Alfred de Bréanski (1852–1928)

## What is Alfred de Bréanski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Alfred de Bréanski at 16 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,491 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,384–$6,750, n=7). The auction record is $54,699 for The Dee at Balmoral (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dee at Balmoral, 1852 | Oil on canvas | $54,699 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | The Evening Boat to Greenock, 1852 | Oil on canvas | $39,781 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | THE SILENT OF TYN-Y-GROES | Oil on canvas | $24,420 | Sworders | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | BREANSKI DE, ALFRED (1852-1928) | Oil/canvas | $17,550 | Sworders | Jun 1992 |
| 5 | A HIGHLAND LOCH WITH CATTLE AND MOUNTAINS BEYOND | Oil on canvas | $17,231 | Sworders | May 2008 |
| 6 | Over the hills to Na-garr; and Near Inversnaid, 1852 | Oil paint | $12,611 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Departing Day - Ben Nevis | Oil on canvas | $9,043 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | A HIGHLAND RIVER LANDSCAPE WITH CATTLE WATERING AND A FIGURE WITH HIS DOG ON A PATH | Oil on canvas | $8,524 | Sworders | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Blick auf Doune Castle in Schottland, 1880 | Oil on canvas | $8,259 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2012 |
| 10 | Ben Nevis | Oil on canvas | $7,991 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $4,940 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $4,981 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,611 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred de Bréanski is a British artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,009. 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 Alfred de Bréanski sold in 2026 for $7,923, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred de Bréanski work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred de Bréanski work is $3,009.

The median Alfred de Bréanski painting sells for $3,643 across 56 lots.

The median Alfred de Bréanski work on paper sells for $333 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred de Bréanski paintings typically sell for $2,069–$5,591 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $3,643†‡ | $54,699 | 81.2% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $333‡ | $556‡ | 28.6% | 2022-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $32,100 | $54,699 | — | 2014-12-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,210–$1,978‡ | $1,682‡ | $5,675 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $2,069–$5,591†‡ | $3,724†‡ | $17,231 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $17,550–$39,781‡ | $24,420‡ | $54,699 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $54,699 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $39,781 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $556‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $111 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Alfred de Bréanski worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred de Bréanski work is $3,009. The median Alfred de Bréanski painting sells for $3,643 across 56 lots. The median Alfred de Bréanski work on paper sells for $333 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred de Bréanski paintings typically sell for $2,069–$5,591 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 Alfred de Bréanski painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred de Bréanski painting is $3,643. 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 Alfred de Bréanski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred de Bréanski painting is $54,699.

### What is the average price of a medium Alfred de Bréanski painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred de Bréanski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Alfred de Bréanski's auction record?

Alfred de Bréanski's auction record is $54,699, set in 2007.

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

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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.