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# Ivan da Silva Bruhns (1881–1980)

## What is Ivan da Silva Bruhns’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Ivan da Silva Bruhns at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $53,340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $35,674–$113,780, n=7). The auction record is $633,902 for Unique and important carpet, designed for the Maharaja of Indore's bedroom, Manik Bagh (Garden of Rubies) Palace, Indore (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unique and important carpet, designed for the Maharaja of Indore's bedroom, Manik Bagh (Garden of Rubies) Palace, Indore | Handwoven wool on wool warp | $633,902 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Tapis, commande spéciale, réalisé par la manufacture de Savigny, vers 1930-1933 | Hand-knotted wool pile | $250,628 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Tapis, commande spéciale | Hand-knotted wool pile | $237,437 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | An Important Carpet | Hand-knotted wool pile | $187,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | Paire de tapis, commande spéciale | Hand-knotted wool pile | $184,673 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Carpet | Hand-knotted wool | $177,800 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Large carpet, circa 1927 | Hand-knotted wool | $169,567 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1932 | Grand tapis rectangulaire au point noué. Laines de couleur | $168,944 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Motifs géométriques et grecques, 1930 | Grand tapis au point noué. Laines de couleur | $126,828 | Ader | May 2024 |
| 10 | Carpet, circa 1929 | Hand-knotted wool | $121,600 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 | $39,941 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,322 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $46,640 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $882 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ivan da Silva Bruhns is a French artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $18,559. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ivan da Silva Bruhns sold in 2026 for $121,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ivan da Silva Bruhns work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ivan da Silva Bruhns work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan da Silva Bruhns work is $18,559.

The median Ivan da Silva Bruhns work on paper sells for $1,322 across 9 lots.

The median Ivan da Silva Bruhns painting sells for $705 across 3 lots.

The median Ivan da Silva Bruhns photograph sells for $344 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $705† | $705 | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,322 | $9,715 | — | 2019-03-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $344 | $344 | — | 2022-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $173,683 | $633,902 | — | 2026-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $882–$1,433 | $1,102 | $1,910 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $9,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,886 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $705 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $705 |
| Photography | 2022 | $344 |

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 Ivan da Silva Bruhns worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan da Silva Bruhns work is $18,559. The median Ivan da Silva Bruhns work on paper sells for $1,322 across 9 lots. The median Ivan da Silva Bruhns painting sells for $705 across 3 lots. The median Ivan da Silva Bruhns photograph sells for $344 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ivan da Silva Bruhns's auction record?

Ivan da Silva Bruhns's auction record is $633,902, set in 2016.

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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, “Ivan da Silva Bruhns auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivan-da-silva-bruhns-2 (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.