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# Deborah Brown (1927–2023)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 114 auction results for Deborah Brown at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,575 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,683–$3,708, n=6). The auction record is $27,715 for Orange Fibreglass Form (2024, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange Fibreglass Form, 1967 | Painted fibreglass | $27,715 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Blue Door, 2022 | Oil paint | $22,680 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | The Visitor, 2004 | Bronze | $16,629 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | The Ram, 1984 | Papier mâché and plaster | $7,622 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Yard Tree, 2022 | Oil on canvas | $6,450 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | The Harper, 1952/53 | Oil on board | $6,097 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | The Annunciation (Triptych), 1954 | Oil on tempered masonite, in three sections | $5,820 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Deborah Brown (1927 - 2023) Painting, 1961 Tempera and acetate on canvas, 183 x 122cm Signed, inscribed and dated verso (115) Exhibited: ÔDeborah Brown: Works from 1947-1982Õ, Ulster Museum, Belfast, Orchard Gallery, Derry, Hugh Lane Municipal, 1961 | Tempera and acetate on canvas | $4,157 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1963 | Tempera on canvas | $4,157 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Seeking Shelter, 1990 | Bronze | $4,046 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $2,009 |
| Paintings | 42 | $1,093 |
| Other | 18 | $651 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $360 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $4,035 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $762 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $443 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 114 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Deborah Brown is an Irish artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $637. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Deborah Brown sold in 2026 for $1,426, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Deborah Brown work worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Brown work is $637.

The median Deborah Brown painting sells for $970 across 44 lots.

The median Deborah Brown work on paper sells for $360 across 27 lots.

The median Deborah Brown sculpture sells for $2,079 across 19 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $360 | $388 | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Paintings | 53 | $970 | $22,680 | 83% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $360† | $762 | 84.4% | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $2,079 | $27,715 | 76% | 2025-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $12,125 | $27,715 | — | 2026-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Deborah Brown's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $360. Paintings (53 lots) median $970, record $22,680. A typical Deborah Brown painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $12,125.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $249–$693 | $471 | $2,494 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $669–$1,368 | $1,109 | $6,097 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,910–$4,157 | $3,880 | $22,680 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $180–$388 | $208 | $582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $374–$520† | $457† | $762 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $471–$2,217 | $1,219 | $2,751 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $27,715 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $22,680 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $16,629 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $762 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $388 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $360 |

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 Deborah Brown worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Brown work is $637. The median Deborah Brown painting sells for $970 across 44 lots. The median Deborah Brown work on paper sells for $360 across 27 lots. The median Deborah Brown sculpture sells for $2,079 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Deborah Brown painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deborah Brown painting is $970.

### What is Deborah Brown's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deborah Brown painting is $22,680.

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

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deborah Brown work on paper is $360. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deborah Brown work on paper is $762.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deborah Brown sculpture is $2,079.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deborah Brown sculpture is $27,715.

### What is the average price of a small Deborah Brown painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Deborah Brown painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $471, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Deborah Brown work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Deborah Brown work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Deborah Brown's auction record is $27,715, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Deborah Brown auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deborah-brown (updated 2026-11-02).

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.