Brian Portman (b. 1960)
Brian Portman is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Brian Portman sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $1,700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Brian Portman on OpeningBid →What is a Brian Portman work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Portman work is $950.
The median Brian Portman painting sells for $1,100 across 6 lots.
The median Brian Portman work on paper sells for $950 across 1 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 | 6 | $1,100† | $2,600† | — | 2025-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $950† | $950† | — | 2021-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $750–$1,400† | $800† | $1,700† |
† 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 | 2021 | $2,600† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,700† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $950† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brian Portman worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Portman work is $950. The median Brian Portman painting sells for $1,100 across 6 lots. The median Brian Portman work on paper sells for $950 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Brian Portman's auction record?
Brian Portman's auction record is $2,600, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included).
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