Byron Browne (1907–1961)
What is Byron Browne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Byron Browne at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $756–$3,048, n=9). The auction record is $162,500 for Classical Still Life (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Still Life, 1936 | Oil paint | $162,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Lady Lion Tamer, 1946 | Oil paint | $138,600 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Salute Each Time the Cock Crows, 1940 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Woman and Two Birds, 1948 | Painting | $32,500 | Wright | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Galaxy, 1955 | Mixed media | $28,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Woman on the Beach, 1945 | Oil paint | $23,940 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Africana, 1907 | Painting | $20,518 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Encore, 1946 | Painting | $18,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Reclining Nude, circa 1940 | Oil on canvas mounted to Masonite | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | A Question of Color | Collage, oil, ink, and gouache on paper | $12,675 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $2,850 |
| Other | 6 | $1,600 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $1,310 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $15,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $1,560 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Byron Browne is an American artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,500. 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 Byron Browne sold in 2025 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byron Browne work is $1,500.
The median Byron Browne work on paper sells for $1,300 across 55 lots.
The median Byron Browne painting sells for $2,008 across 42 lots.
The median Byron Browne print sells for $1,525 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Byron Browne work on papers typically sell for $819–$1,673 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Byron Browne paintings typically sell for $1,256–$6,770 (the middle half of 26 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 | 2 | $1,525 | $2,200 | — | 2002-05-23 |
| Paintings | 50 | $2,008† | $162,500 | 84% | 2025-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $1,300† | $12,675 | 84.6% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $63,125 | $162,500 | — | 2024-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Byron Browne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,525. Paintings (50 lots) median $2,008, record $162,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $63,125.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $968–$1,100† | $1,000† | $1,955 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,256–$6,770† | $2,079† | $162,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,938–$26,250 | $15,375 | $93,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,062–$3,000 | $1,541 | $6,930 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $819–$1,673† | $1,300† | $12,675 |
† 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 | 2018 | $162,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $850 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Byron Browne worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byron Browne work is $1,500. The median Byron Browne work on paper sells for $1,300 across 55 lots. The median Byron Browne painting sells for $2,008 across 42 lots. The median Byron Browne print sells for $1,525 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Byron Browne work on papers typically sell for $819–$1,673 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Byron Browne paintings typically sell for $1,256–$6,770 (the middle half of 26 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 Byron Browne work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byron Browne work on paper is $1,300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Byron Browne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Byron Browne work on paper is $12,675.
What is the average price of a Byron Browne painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byron Browne painting is $2,008. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Byron Browne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Byron Browne painting is $162,500.
What is the average price of a medium Byron Browne work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Byron Browne work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Byron Browne painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Byron Browne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Byron Browne's auction record?
Byron Browne's auction record is $162,500, set in 2018.
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