François Brunery (1845–1926)
François Brunery is an Italian artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $22,500. 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 François Brunery sold in 2014 for $25,457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Brunery work is $22,500.
The median François Brunery painting sells for $20,160 across 29 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) François Brunery paintings typically sell for $10,955–$45,826 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 36 | $20,160†‡ | $366,217 | 80.6% | 2024-06-26 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $450–$2,487†‡ | $1,897†‡ | $20,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $10,955–$45,826† | $27,068† | $366,217 |
† 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 | 2001 | $366,217 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $128,227 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Brunery worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Brunery work is $22,500. The median François Brunery painting sells for $20,160 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) François Brunery paintings typically sell for $10,955–$45,826 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 François Brunery painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Brunery painting is $20,160. 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 François Brunery's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Brunery painting is $366,217.
What is the average price of a medium François Brunery painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium François Brunery painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is François Brunery's auction record?
François Brunery's auction record is $366,217, set in 2001.
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