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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.