Glenn Brown (b. 1966)
What is Glenn Brown’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Glenn Brown at 10 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $317,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $73,207–$389,685, n=7). The auction record is $5,729,304 for Ornamental Despair (Painting for Ian Curtis) copied from ‘The Stars Like Dust’, 1986 by Chris Foss (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ornamental Despair (Painting for Ian Curtis) copied from ‘The Stars Like Dust’, 1986 by Chris Foss, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $5,729,304 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Oscillate Wildly, 1998 | Painting | $4,403,325 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Böcklin's Tomb (copied from 'Floating Cities' 1981 by Chris Foss), 1998 | Oil paint | $3,760,409 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Jesus; The Living Dead, 1997 | Oil paint | $2,478,850 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Dalí-Christ, 1992 | Oil paint | $2,163,506 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Led Zepplin, 2005 | Painting | $1,959,473 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 7 | Earth, 2004 | Painting | $1,479,264 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Dead Souls, 1997 | Oil paint | $1,318,923 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Kill Yourself, 2002 | Painting | $1,197,027 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Suffer Well, 2007 | Painting | $1,054,692 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $616,641 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $193,017 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $39,090 |
| Other | 11 | $7,818 |
| Prints | 11 | $2,829 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $932,919 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $123,381 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $10,354 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Glenn Brown is a British (modern) artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $83,629. 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 Glenn Brown sold in 2026 for $616,641, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Glenn Brown on OpeningBid →What is a Glenn Brown work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Glenn Brown work is $83,629.
The median Glenn Brown painting sells for $544,693 across 41 lots.
The median Glenn Brown print sells for $1,628 across 21 lots.
The median Glenn Brown sculpture sells for $181,851 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Glenn Brown paintings typically sell for $238,258–$558,663 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $1,628‡ | $31,649 | 80.8% | 2025-06-25 |
| Paintings | 48 | $544,693 | $5.7M | 85.4% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $52,120 | $73,346 | 75% | 2026-03-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $181,851 | $381,000 | 71.4% | 2026-03-07 |
| Photography | 7 | $814‡ | $11,970 | 71.4% | 2025-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 39 | $577,000 | $5.7M | — | 2026-03-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Glenn Brown's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $1,628 with 80.8% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $544,693, record $5,729,304. A typical Glenn Brown painting sells for around 335× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 39 lots) the median is $577,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $832–$3,905‡ | $1,628‡ | $31,649 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $238,258–$558,663 | $346,727 | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $616,641–$2.2M | $1.1M | $5.7M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $5.7M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $4.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $381,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $200,571 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $73,346 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $52,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $31,649 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $21,509 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Glenn Brown worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Glenn Brown work is $83,629. The median Glenn Brown painting sells for $544,693 across 41 lots. The median Glenn Brown print sells for $1,628 across 21 lots. The median Glenn Brown sculpture sells for $181,851 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Glenn Brown paintings typically sell for $238,258–$558,663 (the middle half of 20 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 Glenn Brown painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Glenn Brown painting is $544,693.
What is Glenn Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Glenn Brown painting is $5,729,304.
What is the average price of a Glenn Brown print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Glenn Brown print is $1,628. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Glenn Brown's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Glenn Brown print is $31,649.
What is the average price of a medium Glenn Brown painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Glenn Brown painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $346,727, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Glenn Brown print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Glenn Brown print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Glenn Brown's auction record?
Glenn Brown's auction record is $5,729,304, set in 2013.
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