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# Brett Murray (b. 1961)

## What is Brett Murray’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Brett Murray at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $668 including buyer’s premium (middle half $257–$6,053, n=22). The auction record is $27,243 for The Party vs The People (2021, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Party vs The People, 2010 | Numéroté | $27,243 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Limbo, 2022 | Bronze with a dark brown patina | $18,495 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | At the Trough, 2011 | Bronze with a black patina | $17,946 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 4 | Capture, 2016 | Bronze with a black patina, on an acrylic base | $17,067 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Bot II, 2023 | Bronze with a black patina | $11,372 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Donkey, 2005-2006 | Bronze patiné | $10,789 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | One Party State, 1961 | Bronze | $9,129 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | One Party State, 2010 53cm x 57cm x 52cm (20 7/8in x 22 7/16in x 20 1/2in)., 1961 | Bronze | $9,129 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Africa | Painted bronze | $7,647 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Little Pig, 1961 | Bronze | $6,809 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $8,388 |
| Prints | 5 | $502 |
| Other | 11 | $257 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $6,809 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,279 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Brett Murray is a South African artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,605. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Brett Murray sold in 2026 for $6,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brett Murray work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brett Murray work is $3,605.

The median Brett Murray sculpture sells for $8,388 across 25 lots.

The median Brett Murray print sells for $809 across 7 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 | 7 | $809 | $3,430 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $8,388 | $27,243 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,495 | $27,243 | — | 2026-05-26 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,740–$13,016 | $9,959 | $18,495 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $27,243 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $18,495 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,279 |

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 Brett Murray worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brett Murray work is $3,605. The median Brett Murray sculpture sells for $8,388 across 25 lots. The median Brett Murray print sells for $809 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Brett Murray sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brett Murray sculpture is $8,388.

### What is Brett Murray's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brett Murray sculpture is $27,243.

### What is Brett Murray's auction record?

Brett Murray's auction record is $27,243, set in 2021.

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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, “Brett Murray auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brett-murray (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.