Denis Brihat (1928–2024)
What is Denis Brihat’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Denis Brihat at 8 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,507 including buyer’s premium (middle half $280–$4,295, n=7). The auction record is $7,559 for Tulipe noire (2023, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulipe noire, 1977 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton et montée sous passe-partout | $7,559 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Coquelicot, 1976 | Épreuve chromogénique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton et montée sous passe-partout | $6,360 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Coquelicot, 1976 | Épreuve chromogénique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton et montée sous passe-partout | $4,823 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Branche d’aubépine, 1979 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, montée par le haut sur carton et sous passe-partout | $3,768 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | TULIP NOIRE, 1977 | Silver gelatin print | $2,531 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Sous-bois d’automne, 1983 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, montée par le haut sur carton et sous passe-partout | $1,507 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Poire, 1972 | Tirage argentique monté sur toile | $1,039 | Ader | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Dorades sur feuilles de choux, 1970 | Épreuve argentique d'époque sur papier Agfa | $621 | Ader | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Toile d’araignée, 1972 | Épreuve argentique d’époque, contrecollée sur carton | $547 | Ader | Nov 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Nez Dans L'Herbe, 1987 | Silver prints | $1,391 | Roseberys London | Dec 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 15 | $621 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $584 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Denis Brihat is a French artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $650. 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 Denis Brihat sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,458 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denis Brihat work is $650.
The median Denis Brihat photograph sells for $650 across 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 22 | $650†‡ | $7,559 | 95.5% | 2025-11-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $301–$1,391†‡ | $621†‡ | $7,559 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $7,559 |
| Photography | 2025 | $6,360 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Denis Brihat worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denis Brihat work is $650. The median Denis Brihat photograph sells for $650 across 21 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 Denis Brihat photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Denis Brihat photograph is $650. 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 Denis Brihat's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Denis Brihat photograph is $7,559.
What is the average price of a small Denis Brihat photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Denis Brihat photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $621, 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 Denis Brihat's auction record?
Denis Brihat's auction record is $7,559, set in 2023.
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