> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-brandt · updated 2026-11-02

# Matthew Brandt (b. 1982)

## What is Matthew Brandt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Matthew Brandt at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $858 including buyer’s premium (middle half $543–$4,080, n=6). The auction record is $50,800 for Lake Luis, WA 1 (from Lakes and Reservoirs) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Luis, WA 1 (from Lakes and Reservoirs), 2012 | Hand coloring | $50,800 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Grays Lake ID 6 (from Lakes and Reservoirs), 2012 | Chromogenic print, soaked in Grays Lake water | $27,720 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Potem Falls C6M5Y3 from Waterfalls | Unique multi-layered Duraclear prints processed with Potem Falls water, in LED lightbox frame | $20,000 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Lake Elsinore, CA G1 from Lakes and Reservoirs, 2013 | Twelve unique chromogenic prints soaked in Lake Elsinore water | $19,050 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | NUPHAR LAKE, WY 2 (FROM LAKES AND RESERVOIRS), 2013 | Chromogenic print, soaked in Nuphar Lake water | $17,640 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Burnout 'TIE05A', 2017 | Silk velvet treated with acid on wooden stretcher | $15,120 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Lake Steilacoom, WA 6, 2012 | Hand coloring | $15,120 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Rainbow Lake, A29, 1982 | Chromogenic print | $12,575 | Bonhams | Aug 2020 |
| 9 | Black Lake, WA 6 | Unique chromogenic print, soaked in Black Lake water | $11,875 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | AgXID9A from Silver, 2017 | Unique gelatin silver print with applied silver chemistry, flush-mounted | $10,795 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 21 | $8,125 |
| Other | 9 | $7,500 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,889 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $9,525 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $5,100 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Matthew Brandt is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,574.

A work by Matthew Brandt sold in 2025 for $50,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matthew Brandt work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Brandt work is $6,574.

The median Matthew Brandt photograph sells for $7,500 across 26 lots.

The median Matthew Brandt print sells for $6,001 across 7 lots.

The median Matthew Brandt work on paper sells for $4,349 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $6,001 | $7,500 | 87.5% | 2026-08-14 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,349 | $4,889 | 50% | 2024-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 32 | $7,500 | $50,800 | 81.3% | 2025-07-31 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,040–$8,125 | $6,574 | $19,050 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $9,525–$17,640 | $10,795 | $50,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $50,800 |
| Photography | 2021 | $27,720 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,585 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,889 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,810 |

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 Matthew Brandt worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Brandt work is $6,574. The median Matthew Brandt photograph sells for $7,500 across 26 lots. The median Matthew Brandt print sells for $6,001 across 7 lots. The median Matthew Brandt work on paper sells for $4,349 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Matthew Brandt photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Brandt photograph is $7,500.

### What is Matthew Brandt's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Brandt photograph is $50,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Matthew Brandt photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matthew Brandt photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Matthew Brandt's auction record?

Matthew Brandt's auction record is $50,800, set in 2025.

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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, “Matthew Brandt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-brandt (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.