Marianne Brandt (1893–1984)
What is Marianne Brandt’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Marianne Brandt at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $727 including buyer’s premium (middle half $276–$2,937, n=6). The auction record is $361,000 for An Important and Rare Tea Infuser, Model No. MT 49 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Important and Rare Tea Infuser, Model No. MT 49 | — | $361,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT TEA INFUSER, 1924 | Silver | $290,500 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 3 | A Fine and Rare Lidded Bowl | Silver-plated metal and brass | $34,375 | Sotheby's | Jun 2012 |
| 4 | Ashtray, 1920s | Polished and chromium-plated brass | $34,375 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 5 | Ashtray, model MT 35, 1924 | Bronze | $11,340 | Wright | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Bowl, model No. ME 160 | Silver-plated metal | $11,250 | Sotheby's | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | bar, 1920 | Glass | $10,530 | Wright | May 2003 |
| 8 | bowl, 1926 | Silver | $8,400 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| 9 | Bowl | — | $7,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | Ashtray, 1924 | Aluminum | $6,250 | Wright | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 69 | $1,560 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,494 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Marianne Brandt is a German artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,500. 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 Marianne Brandt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,406; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marianne Brandt work is $1,500.
The median Marianne Brandt sculpture sells for $1,512 across 5 lots.
The median Marianne Brandt photograph sells for $5,176 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,512 | $11,340 | 71.4% | 2025-03-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,176‡ | $7,406‡ | — | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $34,375† | $361,000 | — | 2013-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $11,340 |
| Photography | 2026 | $7,406‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $6,250 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,945‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marianne Brandt worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marianne Brandt work is $1,500. The median Marianne Brandt sculpture sells for $1,512 across 5 lots. The median Marianne Brandt photograph sells for $5,176 across 2 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 Marianne Brandt's auction record?
Marianne Brandt's auction record is $361,000, set in 2007.
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