> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-king · updated 2026-11-01

# Brian King (1942–2017)

Brian King is an Irish artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,957. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Brian King sold in 2023 for $2,293, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brian King work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian King work is $1,957.

The median Brian King sculpture sells for $2,172 across 10 lots.

The median Brian King painting sells for $210 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $210† | $210† | — | 2019-08-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $2,172† | $15,294 | 66.7% | 2023-06-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,957–$2,580 | $2,293 | $5,005 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $15,294 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $5,005 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $210† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $210† |

† 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 King worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian King work is $1,957. The median Brian King sculpture sells for $2,172 across 10 lots. The median Brian King painting sells for $210 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Brian King sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian King sculpture is $2,172. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian King's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian King sculpture is $15,294.

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

Brian King's auction record is $15,294, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Brian King auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-king (updated 2026-11-01).

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.