Elizabeth Brophy (1926–2020)
What is Elizabeth Brophy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Elizabeth Brophy at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $710 including buyer’s premium (middle half $432–$803, n=8). The auction record is $1,075 for THE FAMILY (2025, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE FAMILY | Oil on board | $1,075 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | FLOWER SELLERS HENRY STREET | Oil on board | $803 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | MARKET DAY | Oil on board | $803 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | STROLLING IN THE PARK | Oil on board | $788 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | READING IN THE GARDEN | Oil on board | $631 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | THE LAST OF THE BLUEBELLS | Oil on board | $505 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | DAY DREAMING | Oil on board | $215 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Children in a Field | Oil on board | $123 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Light Before the Rain, Portugal, 1976 | Oil on canvas on board | $89 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Traveller and Mule | Oil on canvas on board | $66 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $123 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $803 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $89 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Elizabeth Brophy is an Australia, Ireland artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $888. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Elizabeth Brophy sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,234 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elizabeth Brophy on OpeningBid →What is a Elizabeth Brophy work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Brophy work is $888.
The median Elizabeth Brophy painting sells for $505 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $505† | $1,075 | 65.4% | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,330† | $2,494† | — | 2015-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $40–$640† | $215† | $919† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $293–$849† | $803† | $1,075 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,075 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $919† |
† 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 Elizabeth Brophy worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Brophy work is $888. The median Elizabeth Brophy painting sells for $505 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Elizabeth Brophy painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elizabeth Brophy painting is $505. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elizabeth Brophy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elizabeth Brophy painting is $1,075.
What is the average price of a small Elizabeth Brophy painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elizabeth Brophy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elizabeth Brophy's auction record?
Elizabeth Brophy's auction record is $2,494, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,494 (buyer's premium not included).
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