> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-brandt · updated 2026-11-02

# Bill Brandt (1904–1983)

Bill Brandt is a British artist with 245 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,530. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bill Brandt sold in 2024 for $6,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bill Brandt work worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Brandt work is $2,530.

The median Bill Brandt photograph sells for $2,671 across 184 lots.

The median Bill Brandt print sells for $473 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bill Brandt photographs typically sell for $1,972–$7,946 (the middle half of 127 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $473‡ | $875 | — | 2021-11-16 |
| Photography | 204 | $2,671‡ | $39,499 | 90.2% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $24,264 | $39,499 | — | 2016-02-17 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $1,972–$7,946‡ | $3,539‡ | $39,499 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $39,499 |
| Photography | 2005 | $31,614 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $480 |

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 Bill Brandt worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Brandt work is $2,530. The median Bill Brandt photograph sells for $2,671 across 184 lots. The median Bill Brandt print sells for $473 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bill Brandt photographs typically sell for $1,972–$7,946 (the middle half of 127 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bill Brandt photograph?

Based on 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Brandt photograph is $2,671. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bill Brandt's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Brandt photograph is $39,499.

### What is the average price of a small Bill Brandt photograph?

Based on 127 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bill Brandt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bill Brandt's auction record?

Bill Brandt's auction record is $39,499, set in 2008.

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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, “Bill Brandt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-brandt (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.