Brassai (1899–1984)
Brassai is a Hungarian-French artist with 384 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,709. 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 Brassai sold in 2026 for $11,067, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brassai work is $2,709.
The median Brassai photograph sells for $2,935 across 260 lots.
The median Brassai print sells for $1,005 across 1 lots.
The median Brassai work on paper sells for $446 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Brassai photographs typically sell for $2,132–$9,315 (the middle half of 179 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 | 4 | $1,005 | $1,005 | 25% | 2022-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $446‡ | $446‡ | — | 2016-09-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $11,067 | $11,067 | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Photography | 304 | $2,935†‡ | $84,304 | 85.5% | 2026-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $30,847 | $84,304 | — | 2016-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 179 | $2,132–$9,315†‡ | $4,140†‡ | $84,304 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,496–$3,116 | $1,650 | $9,105 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2005 | $84,304 |
| Photography | 2005 | $43,186 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $11,067 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,005 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $446‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brassai worth?
Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brassai work is $2,709. The median Brassai photograph sells for $2,935 across 260 lots. The median Brassai print sells for $1,005 across 1 lots. The median Brassai work on paper sells for $446 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Brassai photographs typically sell for $2,132–$9,315 (the middle half of 179 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 Brassai photograph?
Based on 260 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brassai photograph is $2,935. 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 Brassai's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brassai photograph is $84,304.
What is the average price of a small Brassai photograph?
Based on 179 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brassai photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,140, 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 Brassai's auction record?
Brassai's auction record is $84,304, set in 2005.
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