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# Dorothy Mary Braund (1926–2013)

## What is Dorothy Mary Braund’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Dorothy Mary Braund at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,187 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,055–$3,457, n=8). The auction record is $6,925 for On the Sand (2017, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On the Sand, 1998 | Oil on board | $6,925 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Bathers | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $6,380 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2021 |
| 3 | Runners | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $5,469 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2021 |
| 4 | Two figures on the beach, 1967 | Oil on composition board | $5,358 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Two Figures, 1989 | Oil on board | $3,816 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Sunbathers, 1985 | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $3,338 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Dancers in Disco, 1991 | Oil on board | $3,252 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Bathing Bali, 1978 | Watercolour on paper | $3,123 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Seaside | Oil on board | $2,089 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Standing figures, 1979 | Gouache on paper | $1,953 | Deutscher and Hackett | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $4,587 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,587 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dorothy Mary Braund is an Australia artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,089. 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 Dorothy Mary Braund sold in 2026 for $3,123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dorothy Mary Braund work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Mary Braund work is $2,089.

The median Dorothy Mary Braund work on paper sells for $1,726 across 16 lots.

The median Dorothy Mary Braund painting sells for $4,256 across 12 lots.

The median Dorothy Mary Braund print sells for $10,044 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $10,044‡ | $10,044‡ | 33.3% | 2022-05-17 |
| Paintings | 21 | $4,256†‡ | $12,375† | 57.1% | 2025-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,726†‡ | $3,338 | 69.6% | 2026-09-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Dorothy Mary Braund's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $10,044 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $4,256, record $12,375. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,375 (buyer's premium not included).

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,675–$5,696‡ | $5,027‡ | $6,925 |

‡ 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) | 14 | $992–$2,043†‡ | $1,453†‡ | $3,338 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,375† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,044‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,338 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,243‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Dorothy Mary Braund worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Mary Braund work is $2,089. The median Dorothy Mary Braund work on paper sells for $1,726 across 16 lots. The median Dorothy Mary Braund painting sells for $4,256 across 12 lots. The median Dorothy Mary Braund print sells for $10,044 across 1 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 Dorothy Mary Braund work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Mary Braund work on paper is $1,726. 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 Mary Braund's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Mary Braund work on paper is $3,338.

### What is the average price of a Dorothy Mary Braund painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Mary Braund painting is $4,256. 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 Mary Braund's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Mary Braund painting is $12,375. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,375 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Dorothy Mary Braund work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dorothy Mary Braund work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,453, 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 Dorothy Mary Braund's auction record?

Dorothy Mary Braund's auction record is $12,375, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,375 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Dorothy Mary Braund auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dorothy-mary-braund (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.
