Benjamin Chambers Brown (1865–1942)
What is Benjamin Chambers Brown’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Benjamin Chambers Brown at 7 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,778–$5,120, n=9). The auction record is $25,600 for Sierra Peaks in Autumn - Lone Pine, Calif. (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Peaks in Autumn - Lone Pine, Calif., 1865 | Oil on canvas | $25,600 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Eucalyptus Road | Oil on canvas | $22,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Poppies near Pasadena, California, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $17,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | The Forest Screen, 1865 | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Sunset on Desert Heights, 1865 | Painting | $11,875 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | A Side Canyon - Grand Canyon, circa 1920 | Oil on canvas | $10,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 7 | Mountain Vista | Oil on canvas | $9,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2020 |
| 8 | Evening Shadows | Oil on canvas laid to board | $8,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2020 |
| 9 | Flower orchard along a path | Oil on board | $8,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Coastal view, 1865 | Painting | $7,250 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $5,312 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $7,438 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,842 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Benjamin Chambers Brown is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $4,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Benjamin Chambers Brown sold in 2026 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Chambers Brown work is $4,875.
The median Benjamin Chambers Brown painting sells for $6,350 across 25 lots.
The median Benjamin Chambers Brown work on paper sells for $588 across 3 lots.
The median Benjamin Chambers Brown print sells for $764 across 3 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 | 3 | $764 | $889 | — | 2025-03-11 |
| Paintings | 30 | $6,350† | $25,600 | 83.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $588 | $915 | 50% | 2022-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Benjamin Chambers Brown's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $764. Paintings (30 lots) median $6,350, record $25,600. A typical Benjamin Chambers Brown painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,905–$7,250 | $3,492 | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,216–$10,938† | $8,000† | $25,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,600 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $22,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $915 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $889 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $764 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $588 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benjamin Chambers Brown worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Chambers Brown work is $4,875. The median Benjamin Chambers Brown painting sells for $6,350 across 25 lots. The median Benjamin Chambers Brown work on paper sells for $588 across 3 lots. The median Benjamin Chambers Brown print sells for $764 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Benjamin Chambers Brown painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Chambers Brown painting is $6,350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Benjamin Chambers Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Chambers Brown painting is $25,600.
What is the average price of a medium Benjamin Chambers Brown painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benjamin Chambers Brown painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Benjamin Chambers Brown's auction record?
Benjamin Chambers Brown's auction record is $25,600, set in 2026.
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