Dorothy Braund (1926–2026)
What is Dorothy Braund’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Dorothy Braund at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,967 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,746–$2,415, n=6). The auction record is $12,080 for ARTIST’S BOOK OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE WORKS (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARTIST’S BOOK OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE WORKS | Watercolour and gouache on paper (105 sheets) | $12,080 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 2 | ON THE SAND, 1998 | Oil on board | $6,461 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | BATHERS | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $6,264 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2021 |
| 4 | FOUR FOOTBALLERS, 1967 | Oil on composition board | $5,600 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2018 |
| 5 | RUNNERS | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $5,369 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Two figures on the beach, 1967 | Oil on composition board | $5,269 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | PINK BIKINI GROUP, 1979 | Watercolour on paper | $3,892 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | BEACH SCENE, 1980 | Watercolour on paper | $2,542 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | DANCE, 1979 | Gouache and pencil on paper | $2,034 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Standing figures, 1979 | Gouache on paper | $1,900 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $2,542 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $5,369 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,900 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Dorothy Braund is an Australian artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,892. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dorothy Braund sold in 2025 for $5,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dorothy Braund on OpeningBid →What is a Dorothy Braund work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Braund work is $3,892.
The median Dorothy Braund work on paper sells for $2,288 across 6 lots.
The median Dorothy Braund painting sells for $6,461 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $6,461† | $12,861† | — | 2018-08-29 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,288† | $3,892 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,861† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,461 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,892 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,865† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dorothy Braund worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Braund work is $3,892. The median Dorothy Braund work on paper sells for $2,288 across 6 lots. The median Dorothy Braund painting sells for $6,461 across 3 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 Dorothy Braund's auction record?
Dorothy Braund's auction record is $12,861, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,861 (buyer's premium not included).
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