Brian Donnelly (b. 1974)
What is Brian Donnelly’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 177 auction results for Brian Donnelly at 13 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,030 including buyer’s premium (middle half $833–$1,304, n=7). The auction record is $378,048 for Chum (2017, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chum, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $378,048 | Tajan | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | WORLD WIDE TOUR BE@RBRICK KAWS 400%, 2005 | Be@rbrick | $12,070 | Tajan | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Pinnochio & Jimmy Cricket, 2010 | Résine | $8,491 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Nexus VII Be@rbrick 400%, 2007 | Be@rbrick | $7,893 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled | Felt-tip pen on paper | $5,234 | Tajan | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Be@rbrick Chompers 1000%, 2003 | Vinyl figure | $4,791 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | DISSECTED BABY MILO (black, brown et white), 2011 | Vinyle peint | $4,704 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | ASTRO BOY, 2012 | Vinyl figure | $4,547 | Tajan | Mar 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHUM VS ASTROBOY, 2002 | Screenprint on paper | $5,499 | Tajan | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | RUNNING CHUM #3, 2000 | Screenprint on paper | $5,499 | Tajan | Mar 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 68 | $977 |
| Prints | 11 | $906 |
| Sculpture | 20 | $830 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $956 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 177 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Brian Donnelly is an American artist with 271 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,132. 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 Donnelly sold in 2025 for $3,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Brian Donnelly record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Brian Donnelly on OpeningBid →What is a Brian Donnelly work worth?
Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Donnelly work is $1,132.
The median Brian Donnelly sculpture sells for $1,202 across 101 lots.
The median Brian Donnelly print sells for $1,132 across 39 lots.
The median Brian Donnelly work on paper sells for $2,303 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Brian Donnelly sculptures typically sell for $778–$2,089 (the middle half of 91 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 | 54 | $1,132†‡ | $137,203‡ | 72.2% | 2025-12-02 |
| Paintings | 3 | $214,186‡ | $378,048 | 66.7% | 2017-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,303‡ | $5,234 | — | 2017-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 151 | $1,202†‡ | $25,808‡ | 66.9% | 2026-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $50,325‡ | $378,048 | — | 2022-09-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Brian Donnelly's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $1,132 with 72.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $214,186, record $378,048. A typical Brian Donnelly painting sells for around 189× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $50,325.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $729–$1,154†‡ | $853†‡ | $2,773† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,058–$10,372†‡ | $3,957†‡ | $137,203‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $778–$2,089†‡ | $1,166†‡ | $12,070 |
† 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 | 2017 | $378,048 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $137,203‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $84,811‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $50,325‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $25,808‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $12,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,234 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,566 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brian Donnelly worth?
Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Donnelly work is $1,132. The median Brian Donnelly sculpture sells for $1,202 across 101 lots. The median Brian Donnelly print sells for $1,132 across 39 lots. The median Brian Donnelly work on paper sells for $2,303 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Brian Donnelly sculptures typically sell for $778–$2,089 (the middle half of 91 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 Donnelly sculpture?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Donnelly sculpture is $1,202. 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 Donnelly's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Donnelly sculpture is $25,808. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Brian Donnelly print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Donnelly print is $1,132. 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 Donnelly's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Donnelly print is $137,203. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Brian Donnelly sculpture?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brian Donnelly sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,166, 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 Donnelly print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brian Donnelly print (small (under 50 cm)) is $853, 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 Donnelly's auction record?
Brian Donnelly's auction record is $378,048, set in 2017.
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