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# Arik Brauer (1929–2021)

## What is Arik Brauer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 535 auction results for Arik Brauer at 19 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,648 including buyer’s premium (middle half $297–$12,214, n=24). The auction record is $209,510 for Turm aus gebrannter Erde (2016, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turm aus gebrannter Erde, 1963 | Oil on plywood on acrylic; framed | $209,510 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Mondtag, 1964 | Oil on plywood with an acrylic primer; framed | $100,842 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Orpheus und Eurydike | Oil on plate; framed | $99,915 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Turmbau in Babel, 1972 | Gouache | $96,963 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Mulatschag | Oil on panel; framed | $90,223 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Musik macht Bäume blühen, 2010s | Oil on panel; framed | $90,223 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Notre-Dame ..., 1966 | Oil on plywood | $74,694 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Photograph | Öl auf Holz | $71,004 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Bienenhaus, 1961 | Oil on woodpanel | $66,132 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Die starken Frauen | Oil on panel; framed | $60,148 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $28,398 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $13,533 |
| Other | 37 | $557 |
| Prints | 56 | $450 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $24,891 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $1,755 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 535 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Arik Brauer is an Austrian artist with 584 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $478. 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 Arik Brauer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $559; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Arik Brauer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Arik Brauer work worth?

Across 471 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arik Brauer work is $478.

The median Arik Brauer print sells for $327 across 47 lots.

The median Arik Brauer painting sells for $28,570 across 28 lots.

The median Arik Brauer work on paper sells for $11,693 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Arik Brauer prints typically sell for $218–$592 (the middle half of 37 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 | 56 | $327†‡ | $6,055 | 83.9% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 31 | $28,570†‡ | $90,223 | 90.3% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $11,693‡ | $24,059 | 85.7% | 2026-06-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,414 | $6,015 | 66.7% | 2022-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $54,528‡ | $209,510 | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Arik Brauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $327 with 83.9% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $28,570, record $90,223. A typical Arik Brauer painting sells for around 87× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $54,528.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $218–$592†‡ | $327†‡ | $6,055 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $168–$754†‡ | $555†‡ | $2,499‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $9,461–$25,615†‡ | $17,646†‡ | $49,622 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $24,218–$60,148‡ | $45,409‡ | $90,223 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $8,849–$14,525‡ | $11,693‡ | $24,059 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $90,223 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $90,223 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $24,059 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $20,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $6,015 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,499‡ |

‡ 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 Arik Brauer worth?

Across 471 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arik Brauer work is $478. The median Arik Brauer print sells for $327 across 47 lots. The median Arik Brauer painting sells for $28,570 across 28 lots. The median Arik Brauer work on paper sells for $11,693 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arik Brauer prints typically sell for $218–$592 (the middle half of 37 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 Arik Brauer print?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arik Brauer print is $327. 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 Arik Brauer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arik Brauer print is $6,055.

### What is the average price of a Arik Brauer painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arik Brauer painting is $28,570. 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 Arik Brauer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arik Brauer painting is $90,223.

### What is the average price of a Arik Brauer work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arik Brauer work on paper is $11,693. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arik Brauer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arik Brauer work on paper is $24,059.

### What is the average price of a small Arik Brauer print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arik Brauer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $327, 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 the average price of a medium Arik Brauer painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arik Brauer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $45,409, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arik Brauer's auction record?

Arik Brauer's auction record is $209,510, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Arik Brauer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arik-brauer (updated 2026-11-02).

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.