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# Herman Brood (1946–2001)

## What is Herman Brood’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Herman Brood at 4 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $603 including buyer’s premium (middle half $324–$780, n=7). The auction record is $8,988 for Formula 1 (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formula 1 | Oil and spray paint on canvas | $8,988 | Christie's | Jan 2005 |
| 2 | Prove it | Acrylics and airbrush on canvas | $5,274 | Christie's | Sep 1999 |
| 3 | Souvenir | Acrylics and airbrush on canvas | $4,556 | Christie's | Jul 1999 |
| 4 | CNN - Gulf War, 1991 | Acrylics and spray paint on canvas | $4,415 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 5 | Cha Cha, 1991 | Oil, felt pen and spray paint on cardboard | $4,133 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 6 | Gulf Surf, 1991 | Acrylics and spray paint on canvas | $4,124 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 7 | Two figures | Acrylics and airbrush on canvas | $3,098 | Christie's | Jul 1999 |
| 8 | A Lovely View | Painting | $2,415 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Friends, 1996 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,287 | Flandersauctions | Feb 2022 |
| 10 | Herman Brood (Dutch, 1946-2001) | Acrylics and spray paint on canvas | $2,208 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,611 |
| Other | 7 | $168 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,763 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $256 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herman Brood is a Dutch artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,318. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Herman Brood sold in 2022 for $2,415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herman Brood work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Brood work is $1,318.

The median Herman Brood painting sells for $3,098 across 16 lots.

The median Herman Brood print sells for $191 across 6 lots.

The median Herman Brood work on paper sells for $612 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $191† | $944 | 85.7% | 2025-06-11 |
| Paintings | 19 | $3,098† | $8,988 | 84.2% | 2025-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $612 | $891 | 80% | 2026-01-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $286 | $286 | — | 2022-02-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Herman Brood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $191 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $3,098, record $8,988. A typical Herman Brood painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,004–$4,204† | $2,835† | $8,988 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $8,988 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $5,274 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $944 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $903 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $891 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $678 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $286 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $286 |

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 Herman Brood worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Brood work is $1,318. The median Herman Brood painting sells for $3,098 across 16 lots. The median Herman Brood print sells for $191 across 6 lots. The median Herman Brood work on paper sells for $612 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Herman Brood painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman Brood painting is $3,098. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Herman Brood's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman Brood painting is $8,988.

### What is the average price of a medium Herman Brood painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herman Brood painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,835, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Herman Brood's auction record?

Herman Brood's auction record is $8,988, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herman Brood auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-brood (updated 2026-11-02).

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.