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# Arik (Erich) Brauer (1929–2021)

## What is Arik (Erich) Brauer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 362 auction results for Arik (Erich) Brauer at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,965 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,315–$23,220, n=5). The auction record is $51,600 for Die Last der Klugheit (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Last der Klugheit | Oil on cardboard laid on board | $51,600 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Awraham Awinu (Our Father Abraham), 1978 | Oil on Masonite | $25,400 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Anarchist, 1970 | Oil and acrylic on paper mounted on plywood | $23,220 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Freudenkahn (Pleasure Boat), 1970 | Gouache, pastel and brush and ink on paper | $16,069 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Esel aus Fiberglas (Fiberglass Donkey), 1970 | Oil on acrylic primed paper on plywood laminated with white glue | $13,147 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Maultrommel als Trost (Jew’s Harp as Consolation), 1971 | Gouache on acrylic coated paper mounted on board | $12,417 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Schraubenturm, 1965 | Gouache on paper | $10,965 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Golem No 2, Le Coeur, 1964 | Colour on paper | $8,315 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Golem No. 4, Le Bassin, 1964 | Colour on paper | $8,315 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1974 | Etching with aquatint on wove | $1,164 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |


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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $11,691 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 362 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Arik (Erich) Brauer is an Austrian artist with 475 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $411. 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 Arik (Erich) Brauer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $574; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Arik (Erich) Brauer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Arik (Erich) Brauer work worth?

Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arik (Erich) Brauer work is $411.

The median Arik (Erich) Brauer print sells for $376 across 12 lots.

The median Arik (Erich) Brauer work on paper sells for $9,640 across 6 lots.

The median Arik (Erich) Brauer painting sells for $21,675 across 4 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 | 12 | $376†‡ | $1,164 | — | 2024-03-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $21,675† | $51,600 | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $9,640† | $21,213† | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $13,147 | $13,147 | — | 2024-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $44,970‡ | $135,322‡ | — | 2026-07-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Arik (Erich) Brauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $376. Paintings (4 lots) median $21,675, record $51,600. A typical Arik (Erich) Brauer painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $44,970.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $244–$404†‡ | $297†‡ | $1,164 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 5 | $8,315–$10,965† | $8,315† | $16,069 |

† 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 | 2026 | $51,600 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $21,213† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,069 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $13,147 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $663‡ |

† 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 Arik (Erich) Brauer worth?

Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arik (Erich) Brauer work is $411. The median Arik (Erich) Brauer print sells for $376 across 12 lots. The median Arik (Erich) Brauer work on paper sells for $9,640 across 6 lots. The median Arik (Erich) Brauer painting sells for $21,675 across 4 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 Arik (Erich) Brauer print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arik (Erich) Brauer print is $376. 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 Arik (Erich) Brauer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arik (Erich) Brauer print is $1,164.

### What is Arik (Erich) Brauer's auction record?

Arik (Erich) Brauer's auction record is $135,322, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Arik (Erich) Brauer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erich-arik-brauer (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.