Brian Calvin (b. 1969)
What is Brian Calvin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Brian Calvin at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,670 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,874–$23,656, n=30). The auction record is $151,200 for California Freeform (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Freeform, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $151,200 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Over and Over Again, 2002 | Acrylic paint | $94,512 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Twin Infinitives, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $93,750 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Believing, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $88,200 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Slow Burn, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $87,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 6 | Nowhere Boogie, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $84,609 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Believing, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $78,013 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Pale Magnolia, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $77,177 | Phillips | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Close Likeness, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $64,212 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Simple Twist, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $61,932 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $25,600 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $2,843 |
| Other | 11 | $630 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $39,546 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $6,033 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $3,937 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Brian Calvin is an American artist with 167 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,937. 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 Calvin sold in 2026 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Brian Calvin on OpeningBid →What is a Brian Calvin work worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Calvin work is $8,937.
The median Brian Calvin painting sells for $25,800 across 60 lots.
The median Brian Calvin print sells for $822 across 18 lots.
The median Brian Calvin work on paper sells for $4,064 across 20 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Brian Calvin paintings typically sell for $25,300–$58,575 (the middle half of 39 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 | 26 | $822†‡ | $2,843 | 69.2% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 62 | $25,800‡ | $151,200 | 96.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $4,064‡ | $19,487 | 87% | 2026-09-23 |
| Photography | 4 | $534‡ | $756 | — | 2026-05-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $90,975 | $151,200 | — | 2022-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Brian Calvin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $822 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $25,800, record $151,200. A typical Brian Calvin painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $90,975.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $199–$878†‡ | $673†‡ | $2,408 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $656–$2,046†‡ | $900†‡ | $2,843 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,472–$8,014 | $7,611 | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $12,541–$19,368 | $15,182 | $64,212 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $25,300–$58,575‡ | $43,750‡ | $151,200 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,976–$4,777‡ | $4,064‡ | $19,487 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $151,200 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $94,512 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $19,487 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,715 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,843 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,766 |
| Photography | 2024 | $756 |
| Photography | 2023 | $630 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brian Calvin worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Calvin work is $8,937. The median Brian Calvin painting sells for $25,800 across 60 lots. The median Brian Calvin print sells for $822 across 18 lots. The median Brian Calvin work on paper sells for $4,064 across 20 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Brian Calvin paintings typically sell for $25,300–$58,575 (the middle half of 39 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 Calvin painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Calvin painting is $25,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Brian Calvin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Calvin painting is $151,200.
What is the average price of a Brian Calvin print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Calvin print is $822. 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 Calvin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Calvin print is $2,843.
What is the average price of a Brian Calvin work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Calvin work on paper is $4,064. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Brian Calvin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Calvin work on paper is $19,487.
What is the average price of a large Brian Calvin painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Brian Calvin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $43,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Brian Calvin work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brian Calvin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Brian Calvin's auction record?
Brian Calvin's auction record is $151,200, set in 2021.
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