Henry Box Brown (1831–1915)
Henry Box Brown is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,569.
A work by Henry Box Brown sold in 2012 for $2,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Box Brown on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Box Brown work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Box Brown work is $1,569.
The median Henry Box Brown painting sells for $1,610 across 19 lots.
The median Henry Box Brown work on paper sells for $235 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,610 | $5,225 | 76% | 2012-09-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $235 | $235 | — | 2005-05-20 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,100–$2,000 | $1,528 | $3,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1990 | $5,225 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $235 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Box Brown worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Box Brown work is $1,569. The median Henry Box Brown painting sells for $1,610 across 19 lots. The median Henry Box Brown work on paper sells for $235 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Henry Box Brown painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Box Brown painting is $1,610.
What is Henry Box Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Box Brown painting is $5,225.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Box Brown painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Box Brown painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Henry Box Brown's auction record?
Henry Box Brown's auction record is $5,225, set in 1990.
See the full Henry Box Brown record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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