> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bronwyn-oliver · updated 2026-11-03

# Bronwyn Oliver (1959–2006)

## What is Bronwyn Oliver’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Bronwyn Oliver at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $111,591 including buyer’s premium (middle half $84,489–$153,378, n=16). The auction record is $561,007 for Sun (2024, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 2004 | Copper | $561,007 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Lick, 1996 | Copper | $415,980 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Bronwyn Oliver, Lick, 1996, 1996 | Bronze | $382,942 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Lick, 1996 | Copper | $381,186 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Flow, 2002 | Copper | $363,983 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | FLOW, 2002 | Copper | $349,260 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Clasp, 2006 | Copper | $329,318 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | BRONWYN OLIVER, CLASP, 2006, 2006 | Bronze | $317,125 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | CLASP, 2006 | Copper | $315,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRONWYN OLIVER, FLOW, 2002, 2002 | Etching | $350,507 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $315,997 |
| Sculpture | 46 | $110,841 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $145,294 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $106,145 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $50,832 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bronwyn Oliver is an Australian artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $114,377. 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 Bronwyn Oliver sold in 2026 for $430,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bronwyn Oliver work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronwyn Oliver work is $114,377.

The median Bronwyn Oliver sculpture sells for $114,359 across 70 lots.

The median Bronwyn Oliver print sells for $184,188 across 2 lots.

The median Bronwyn Oliver work on paper sells for $21,666 across 1 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 | 2 | $184,188‡ | $350,507 | — | 2024-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $21,666 | $21,666 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $114,359†‡ | $561,007 | 86.4% | 2026-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $179,355†‡ | $561,007 | — | 2026-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $12,255–$112,953‡ | $50,115‡ | $138,660 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $42,828–$226,149†‡ | $135,579†‡ | $561,007 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $48,300–$160,127†‡ | $111,345†‡ | $329,318 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $561,007 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $415,980 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $350,507 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,666 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,869‡ |

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

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 Bronwyn Oliver worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronwyn Oliver work is $114,377. The median Bronwyn Oliver sculpture sells for $114,359 across 70 lots. The median Bronwyn Oliver print sells for $184,188 across 2 lots. The median Bronwyn Oliver work on paper sells for $21,666 across 1 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 Bronwyn Oliver sculpture?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bronwyn Oliver sculpture is $114,359. 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 Bronwyn Oliver's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bronwyn Oliver sculpture is $561,007.

### What is the average price of a medium Bronwyn Oliver sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bronwyn Oliver sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $135,579, 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 large Bronwyn Oliver sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bronwyn Oliver sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $111,345, 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 Bronwyn Oliver's auction record?

Bronwyn Oliver's auction record is $561,007, set in 2024.

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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, “Bronwyn Oliver auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bronwyn-oliver (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.