Harold Matthews Brett (1880–1955)
Harold Matthews Brett is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harold Matthews Brett is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,700; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Matthews Brett work is $1,300.
The median Harold Matthews Brett painting sells for $1,400 across 30 lots.
The median Harold Matthews Brett work on paper sells for $1,075 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Harold Matthews Brett paintings typically sell for $795–$2,650 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $1,400‡ | $4,500‡ | 76.9% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,075‡ | $1,600‡ | 66.7% | 2024-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,250‡ | $4,500‡ | — | 2026-02-12 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $795–$2,650‡ | $1,650‡ | $4,500‡ |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $4,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,250‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $550‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harold Matthews Brett worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Matthews Brett work is $1,300. The median Harold Matthews Brett painting sells for $1,400 across 30 lots. The median Harold Matthews Brett work on paper sells for $1,075 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Harold Matthews Brett paintings typically sell for $795–$2,650 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Harold Matthews Brett painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Matthews Brett painting is $1,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harold Matthews Brett's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Matthews Brett painting is $4,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Harold Matthews Brett painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harold Matthews Brett painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harold Matthews Brett's auction record?
Harold Matthews Brett's auction record is $4,500, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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