> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-brown · updated 2026-11-01

# David Brown (1772–1877)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for David Brown at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,614 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,846–$6,924, n=6). The auction record is $13,159 for Dog Watch Series, maquette (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog Watch Series, maquette, 2001 | Bronze and steel | $13,159 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Two Men and their Dog, 2009 | Bronze with a brown patina | $7,678 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | The Butcher, 2011 | Bronze with a dark brown and green patina | $5,850 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2018 |
| 4 | Spectator Watching the Ships Go By, 1989 | Bronze with a black and green patina | $4,660 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | The Prison Warder, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, 2009 | Bronze with a dark brown patina | $2,568 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Dog's Head | Wood and steel | $2,296 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | The Engine Driver, 2009 | Bronze with a black patina | $1,605 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | The Hunter, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, 2009 | Bronze with a dark brown and green patina | $1,605 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $3,614 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Brown is a British (modern) artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,614.

A work by David Brown sold in 2026 for $13,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Brown work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Brown work is $3,614.

The median David Brown sculpture sells for $3,614 across 15 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2019-12-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $3,614 | $13,159 | — | 2026-02-21 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,159 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,678 |

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 worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Brown work is $3,614. The median David Brown sculpture sells for $3,614 across 15 lots.

### What is the average price of a David Brown sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Brown sculpture is $3,614.

### What is David Brown's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Brown sculpture is $13,159.

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

David Brown's auction record is $13,159, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Brown auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-brown (updated 2026-11-01).

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.