Carl Brandt
Carl Brandt is a Swedish artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $359. 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 Carl Brandt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $447; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Brandt work is $359.
The median Carl Brandt painting sells for $360 across 103 lots.
The median Carl Brandt work on paper sells for $121 across 48 lots.
The median Carl Brandt photograph sells for $825 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Brandt paintings typically sell for $199–$498 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Brandt work on papers typically sell for $74–$257 (the middle half of 42 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 | 1 | $236‡ | $236‡ | — | 2025-10-08 |
| Paintings | 131 | $360†‡ | $58,000 | 78.6% | 2026-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $121†‡ | $1,298 | 87.3% | 2026-05-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $825 | $825 | — | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $20,000† | $58,000 | — | 1996-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Brandt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $236. Paintings (131 lots) median $360, record $58,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $20,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $199–$498†‡ | $311†‡ | $24,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $369–$2,571†‡ | $580†‡ | $58,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $43–$193‡ | $75‡ | $313‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $74–$257†‡ | $123†‡ | $1,298 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $58,000 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $26,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $1,298 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $969 |
| Photography | 2026 | $825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $236‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Brandt worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Brandt work is $359. The median Carl Brandt painting sells for $360 across 103 lots. The median Carl Brandt work on paper sells for $121 across 48 lots. The median Carl Brandt photograph sells for $825 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Brandt paintings typically sell for $199–$498 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Brandt work on papers typically sell for $74–$257 (the middle half of 42 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 Carl Brandt painting?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Brandt painting is $360. 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 Carl Brandt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Brandt painting is $58,000.
What is the average price of a Carl Brandt work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Brandt work on paper is $121. 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 Carl Brandt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Brandt work on paper is $1,298.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Brandt painting?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Brandt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $311, 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 medium Carl Brandt work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Brandt work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $123, 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 Carl Brandt's auction record?
Carl Brandt's auction record is $58,000, set in 1993.
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