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# Byron Browne (1907–1961)

## What is Byron Browne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $2,850 |
| Other | 6 | $1,600 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $1,310 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 2026 for $4,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Byron Browne work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Byron Browne work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Byron Browne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/byron-browne (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.