Brent (b. 1956)
What is Brent’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Brent at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,622 including buyer’s premium (middle half $660–$5,269, n=9). The auction record is $17,435 for BORROWED PLUMAGE #6 (DOUBT) (2012, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BORROWED PLUMAGE #6 (DOUBT), 2007 | Oil on linen | $17,435 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 2 | SWAMP (NO. 6), 2000 | Painting | $14,100 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 3 | He Washed Away My Sins, 1956 | Oil on linen | $13,181 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2018 |
| 4 | APPALLING MOMENT (W6), 1956 | Painting | $11,750 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 5 | APPALLING MOMENT (WIG WITH MOE), 1998 | Oil on linen | $10,354 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 6 | APPALLING MOMENT - SMALL STUDY FOR NO. 3, 1994 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $9,912 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2012 |
| 7 | On Becoming (Green No. 4), 1996 | Oil on linen | $9,906 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2024 |
| 8 | ON BECOMING (GREEN NO. 4), 1996 | Oil on linen | $9,737 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2024 |
| 9 | He Washed Away My Sins, 2004 | Oil on linen | $9,640 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | LANDS END II, 1956 | Oil paint | $9,400 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $8,225 |
| Prints | 6 | $654 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $9,737 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $9,520 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $660 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Brent is a New Zealand artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,285. 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 Brent sold in 2025 for $5,358, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Brent on OpeningBid →What is a Brent work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brent work is $5,285.
The median Brent painting sells for $7,050 across 27 lots.
The median Brent work on paper sells for $1,993 across 4 lots.
The median Brent print sells for $660 across 5 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 | 7 | $660† | $5,301† | 71.4% | 2025-09-23 |
| Paintings | 38 | $7,050†‡ | $35,337† | 71.1% | 2025-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,993† | $6,097† | 44.4% | 2022-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,435† | $35,337† | — | 2016-08-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Brent's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $660 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $7,050, record $35,337. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,337 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Brent painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $17,435.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,094–$9,581†‡ | $4,671†‡ | $13,181 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $7,050–$14,100†‡ | $9,640†‡ | $35,337† |
† 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 | 2016 | $35,337† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $17,435 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,097† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,301† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,220† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $960 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brent worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brent work is $5,285. The median Brent painting sells for $7,050 across 27 lots. The median Brent work on paper sells for $1,993 across 4 lots. The median Brent print sells for $660 across 5 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 Brent painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brent painting is $7,050. 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 Brent's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brent painting is $35,337. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,337 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Brent painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Brent painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,640, 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 Brent painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brent painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,671, 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 Brent's auction record?
Brent's auction record is $35,337, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,337 (buyer's premium not included).
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