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# Alfred Fontville de Breanski (1877–1955)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Alfred Fontville de Breanski at 19 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,367 including buyer’s premium (middle half $837–$1,569, n=13). The auction record is $15,661 for In the West Highlands (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the West Highlands, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $15,661 | Bonhams | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | ON THE RIVER LYD, DARTMOOR | Painting | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Apr 2020 |
| 3 | Highland mists, 1877 | Oil paint | $8,722 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 4 | Sunshine and Shadow on a West Highland River, 1877 | Oil paint | $7,777 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | The slopes of Ben Nevis, 1877 | — | $6,718 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 6 | EVENING CALM, IN THE WEST HIGHLANDS | Oil on canvas | $5,861 | Sworders | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | A view of Ullswater | Oil on canvas, unframed | $5,625 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Between the showers - Brother's Water, Cumbria, 1877 | Oil paint | $5,613 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 9 | Grasmere, Westmoreland, 1877 | Oil paint | $5,108 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Early morning, Derwentwater, 1877 | Painting | $5,000 | Bonhams | May 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $2,300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $2,301 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,347 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Fontville de Breanski is a British (modern) artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,734. 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 Fontville de Breanski sold in 2026 for $1,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alfred Fontville de Breanski work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alfred Fontville de Breanski work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Fontville de Breanski work is $1,734.

The median Alfred Fontville de Breanski painting sells for $1,569 across 65 lots.

The median Alfred Fontville de Breanski print sells for $17 across 2 lots.

The median Alfred Fontville de Breanski work on paper sells for $189 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Fontville de Breanski paintings typically sell for $1,315–$4,354 (the middle half of 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $17† | $31† | — | 2021-02-04 |
| Paintings | 75 | $1,569†‡ | $15,661 | 86.7% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $189 | $189 | — | 2017-11-12 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,601‡ | $15,661 | — | 2020-04-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alfred Fontville de Breanski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $17. Paintings (75 lots) median $1,569, record $15,661. A typical Alfred Fontville de Breanski painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,601.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,347–$3,220‡ | $1,375‡ | $4,273 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $1,315–$4,354†‡ | $1,569†‡ | $10,452‡ |

† 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 | 2014 | $15,661 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $10,452‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $189 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $31† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Fontville de Breanski worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Fontville de Breanski work is $1,734. The median Alfred Fontville de Breanski painting sells for $1,569 across 65 lots. The median Alfred Fontville de Breanski print sells for $17 across 2 lots. The median Alfred Fontville de Breanski work on paper sells for $189 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Fontville de Breanski paintings typically sell for $1,315–$4,354 (the middle half of 55 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 Fontville de Breanski painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Fontville de Breanski painting is $1,569. 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 Fontville de Breanski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Fontville de Breanski painting is $15,661.

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

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Fontville de Breanski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,569, 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 Fontville de Breanski's auction record?

Alfred Fontville de Breanski's auction record is $15,661, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.