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# John Brack (1920–1999)

## What is John Brack’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 267 auction results for John Brack at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,484 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,145–$278,573, n=42). The auction record is $1,059,209 for THE BOUCHER NUDE (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BOUCHER NUDE, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $1,059,209 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | NEVER, 1989 – 90 | Oil on canvas | $870,105 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | YELLOW LEGS, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $844,260 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | THREE OF THE PLAYERS, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $814,652 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 5 | THE TUMBLERS, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $795,789 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | THE TUMBLERS, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $723,652 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | NO MORE, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $693,300 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | WOMAN AND DUMMY, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $672,888 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 9 | Woman and Dummy, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $672,888 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 10 | JOHN BRACK, NO MORE, 1984, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $637,686 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $386,372 |
| Works on paper | 45 | $39,932 |
| Prints | 40 | $3,994 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $440,639 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 93 | $38,767 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $6,779 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 267 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Brack is an Australian artist with 352 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $39,573. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John Brack sold in 2026 for $412,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Brack work worth?

Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Brack work is $39,573.

The median John Brack painting sells for $351,559 across 96 lots.

The median John Brack print sells for $3,294 across 77 lots.

The median John Brack work on paper sells for $40,006 across 66 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Brack prints typically sell for $838–$6,450 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) John Brack work on papers typically sell for $29,100–$94,764 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 100 | $3,294†‡ | $26,301‡ | 77% | 2026-07-20 |
| Paintings | 109 | $351,559†‡ | $1.5M† | 88.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 79 | $40,006†‡ | $197,257‡ | 83.5% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 97 | $381,250†‡ | $1.5M† | — | 2026-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

John Brack's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $3,294 with 77% sell-through. Paintings (109 lots) median $351,559, record $1,533,559. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,533,559 (buyer's premium not included). A typical John Brack painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 97 lots) the median is $381,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,797–$12,486†‡ | $6,577†‡ | $26,301‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $838–$6,450†‡ | $2,344†‡ | $14,065 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $64,625–$415,841†‡ | $199,324†‡ | $873,007‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $338,729–$716,064†‡ | $418,973†‡ | $1.5M† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,117–$43,598†‡ | $7,799†‡ | $144,655‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $29,100–$94,764†‡ | $49,916†‡ | $197,257‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2010 | $1.5M† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.2M† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $197,257‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $191,955 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $26,301‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $25,594 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 John Brack worth?

Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Brack work is $39,573. The median John Brack painting sells for $351,559 across 96 lots. The median John Brack print sells for $3,294 across 77 lots. The median John Brack work on paper sells for $40,006 across 66 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Brack prints typically sell for $838–$6,450 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Brack work on papers typically sell for $29,100–$94,764 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a John Brack painting?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Brack painting is $351,559. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is John Brack's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Brack painting is $1,533,559. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,533,559 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a John Brack print?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Brack print is $3,294. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is John Brack's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Brack print is $26,301. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a John Brack work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Brack work on paper is $40,006. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is John Brack's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Brack work on paper is $197,257. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium John Brack print?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Brack print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium John Brack work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Brack work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $49,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is John Brack's auction record?

John Brack's auction record is $1,533,559, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,533,559 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Brack auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-brack (updated 2026-11-03).

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.