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# David Brown Milne (1882–1953)

## What is David Brown Milne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for David Brown Milne at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,194 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,077–$55,484, n=9). The auction record is $144,351 for The Black Chimney (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Chimney, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $144,351 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 2 | Early Morning, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $104,983 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 3 | LUMBER FOR THE HOUSE, 1921 | Watercolour signed, inscribed “Dart’s Camp” and dated “Aug. 9 | $79,728 | Waddingtons | May 2007 |
| 4 | Hotel and Butcher Shop (Queen's Hotel on a Dark Day), 1931 | Oil on canvas | $76,684 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Green and Brown, Boston Corners, 1917 | Watercolour | $73,777 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| 6 | Boathouse, Big Moose Lake, 1925 | Ink | $67,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Road to Copake, 1916 | Gouache and graphite on paper | $55,484 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, 1939 | Watercolour signed and dated 1939 | $33,518 | Waddingtons | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | SPENCER’S CORNERS, NEAR IRONDALE CEMETARY, 1921 | Watercolour signed and inscribed “MR13, M.T. RIGA, Nov.11 ‘21 | $28,702 | Waddingtons | May 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STILL WATER AND FISH | Drypoint, printed in colours | $39,727 | Waddingtons | May 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $76,684 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $23,901 |
| Prints | 13 | $1,143 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $64,631 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $10,913 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Brown Milne is a Canadian artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $25,294. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Brown Milne sold in 2025 for $76,684, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 David Brown Milne works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a David Brown Milne work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Brown Milne work is $25,294.

The median David Brown Milne print sells for $1,131 across 35 lots.

The median David Brown Milne work on paper sells for $23,901 across 21 lots.

The median David Brown Milne painting sells for $104,983 across 19 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 35 | $1,131‡ | $39,727 | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Paintings | 19 | $104,983‡ | $487,506‡ | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $23,901‡ | $79,728 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $165,933‡ | $487,506‡ | — | 2024-05-30 |

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

David Brown Milne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $1,131. Paintings (19 lots) median $104,983, record $487,506. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical David Brown Milne painting sells for around 93× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $165,933.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $953–$8,522‡ | $1,131‡ | $39,727 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $98,320–$309,155‡ | $155,094‡ | $487,506‡ |

‡ 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) | 7 | $12,841–$28,709‡ | $22,602‡ | $67,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $19,394–$71,009‡ | $42,093‡ | $79,728 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $487,506‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $332,058‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $79,728 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $73,777 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $39,727 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $21,860 |

‡ 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 David Brown Milne worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Brown Milne work is $25,294. The median David Brown Milne print sells for $1,131 across 35 lots. The median David Brown Milne work on paper sells for $23,901 across 21 lots. The median David Brown Milne painting sells for $104,983 across 19 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Brown Milne print?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Brown Milne print is $1,131. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Brown Milne's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Brown Milne print is $39,727.

### What is the average price of a David Brown Milne work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Brown Milne work on paper is $23,901. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Brown Milne's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Brown Milne work on paper is $79,728.

### What is the average price of a David Brown Milne painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Brown Milne painting is $104,983. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Brown Milne's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Brown Milne painting is $487,506. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small David Brown Milne print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Brown Milne print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Brown Milne's auction record?

David Brown Milne's auction record is $487,506, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

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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.