> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-baigent · updated 2026-11-03

# Brian Baigent (1929–2000)

## What is Brian Baigent’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Brian Baigent at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $313–$543, n=5). The auction record is $836 for Halcyon Days, C32 Class on Country Goods Near West Wyalong (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halcyon Days, C32 Class on Country Goods Near West Wyalong, 1993 | Oil on canvas board | $836 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Morning Peace at Rushcutters Bay, 1977 | Oil on canvas board | $543 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Race in the Harbour, 1981 | Oil on canvas on board | $483 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Rowing Under A Bridge, 1977 | Oil on board | $449 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | Westerly Weather | Oil on canvas board | $313 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Morning on the Hawkesbury | Oil on canvas board | $295 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Summer Afternoon, Cowan Waters | Oil on canvas on board | $236 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Kilcare & Broken Bay, 1974 | Oil on canvas board | $222 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2018 |
| 9 | Soft Light | Oil on canvas board | $181 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Foreshore Broken Bay | Oil on canvas on board | $124 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $304 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $449 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $295 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Brian Baigent is an Australia artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $247. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Brian Baigent sold in 2026 for $483, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brian Baigent work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Baigent work is $247.

The median Brian Baigent painting sells for $284 across 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $284† | $1,318† | 73.8% | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $171–$449† | $228† | $600† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $229–$483† | $329† | $1,318† |

† 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 | 2014 | $1,318† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $967† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Brian Baigent worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Baigent work is $247. The median Brian Baigent painting sells for $284 across 31 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 Brian Baigent painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Baigent painting is $284. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian Baigent's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Baigent painting is $1,318. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,318 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Brian Baigent painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brian Baigent painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $329, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Brian Baigent painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brian Baigent painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian Baigent's auction record?

Brian Baigent's auction record is $928, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $928 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Brian Baigent auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-baigent (updated 2026-11-03).

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.