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# Brian Ballard (b. 1943)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 303 auction results for Brian Ballard at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,266 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,022–$1,474, n=22). The auction record is $14,997 for Brian Ballard RUA (b.1943) Tulips and Jug Oil on canvas, 61 x 76cm (24 x 30'') Signed and dated '91 Exhibited: 'Brian Ballard' exhibition, the Kerlin Gallery, Cat No. 11, exhibition label verso. (2006, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Ballard RUA (b.1943) Tulips and Jug Oil on canvas, 61 x 76cm (24 x 30'') Signed and dated '91 Exhibited: 'Brian Ballard' exhibition, the Kerlin Gallery, Cat No. 11, exhibition label verso. | Oil on canvas | $14,997 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2006 |
| 2 | Girl Against Green, 1987 | Oil in board | $12,720 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 3 | The Red Tulips, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $12,133 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 4 | Blue Jug & Poppies, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $10,959 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 5 | Lemons & Jug, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $10,904 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 6 | Bowl of Fruit against Sea, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $10,065 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 7 | Poppies and Jugs, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $9,271 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Model holding leg, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $8,886 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2003 |
| 9 | Magnolias in a jug, 1943 | Oil paint | $8,790 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 10 | Kettle and Lemons, Inishfree, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $8,247 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 122 | $1,770 |
| Other | 10 | $1,277 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 75 | $2,525 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,151 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 303 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Brian Ballard is a British (modern) artist with 423 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,616. 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 Brian Ballard sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,676 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Brian Ballard works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Brian Ballard work worth?

Across 301 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Ballard work is $1,616.

The median Brian Ballard painting sells for $1,666 across 204 lots.

The median Brian Ballard work on paper sells for $609 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Ballard paintings typically sell for $1,421–$3,482 (the middle half of 126 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Brian Ballard paintings typically sell for $755–$1,626 (the middle half of 76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 277 | $1,666†‡ | $12,720 | 73.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $609 | $980 | — | 2015-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $8,838† | $14,997 | — | 2026-09-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $755–$1,626†‡ | $1,116†‡ | $5,669 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 126 | $1,421–$3,482†‡ | $2,230†‡ | $12,720 |

† 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 | 2008 | $12,720 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $12,133 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $980 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $238 |

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 Ballard worth?

Across 301 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Ballard work is $1,616. The median Brian Ballard painting sells for $1,666 across 204 lots. The median Brian Ballard work on paper sells for $609 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Brian Ballard paintings typically sell for $1,421–$3,482 (the middle half of 126 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Brian Ballard paintings typically sell for $755–$1,626 (the middle half of 76 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 Brian Ballard painting?

Based on 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Ballard painting is $1,666. 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 Brian Ballard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Ballard painting is $12,720.

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

Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brian Ballard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,230, 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 small Brian Ballard painting?

Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brian Ballard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,116, 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 Brian Ballard's auction record?

Brian Ballard's auction record is $14,997, set in 2006.

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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 Ballard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-ballard (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.