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

# Matthew Brannon (b. 1971)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Matthew Brannon at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,028 including buyer’s premium (middle half $536–$1,155, n=6). The auction record is $10,944 for Swiss Cheese (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiss Cheese, 2007 | Embroidery | $10,944 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | I'd Rather Not Say, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $3,250 | Wright | Jan 2020 |
| 3 | Cut Throat, Rough Trade, Hard Boiled, Push Over, Piss Take, Rock Hard, 2008 | Cut Throat, Rough Trade, Hard Boiled, Push Over, Piss Take, Rock Hard | $2,000 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | I'd rather not say, 2009 | Acrylic, thread, paper collage and canvas collage on canvas | $1,375 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rough Trade; Hard Boiled; Cut Throat; Piss Take; Push Over; and Rock Hard, 2008 | The complete set of six screenprints in colors, on heavy board, the full sheets | $3,125 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Hair of the Dog | Silkscreen on paper | $3,023 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Police Officer Giving Up | Silkscreen on paper | $3,023 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | A Group of 3 Prints, 1971 | Three lithographs and screenprints in colors on wove paper | $2,560 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Ready or Not, 2015 | Letterpress, serigraph and acrylic on paper | $2,000 | Christie's | Jul 2003 |
| 6 | Who Takes Who Home Tonight, 2007 | The complete set of two screenprints in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet | $1,875 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 10 | $1,938 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,938 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Matthew Brannon is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Matthew Brannon sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matthew Brannon work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Brannon work is $2,000.

The median Matthew Brannon print sells for $2,000 across 14 lots.

The median Matthew Brannon painting sells for $1,000 across 3 lots.

The median Matthew Brannon work on paper sells for $2,199 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $2,000‡ | $10,944 | 77.8% | 2026-08-18 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,000 | $3,250 | 42.9% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,199 | $3,023 | — | 2018-12-12 |

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

Matthew Brannon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $2,000 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,000, record $3,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $780–$2,280 | $1,875 | $3,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $10,944 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,517‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,375 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,000 |

‡ 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 Matthew Brannon worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Brannon work is $2,000. The median Matthew Brannon print sells for $2,000 across 14 lots. The median Matthew Brannon painting sells for $1,000 across 3 lots. The median Matthew Brannon work on paper sells for $2,199 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Matthew Brannon print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Brannon print is $2,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Matthew Brannon's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Brannon print is $10,944.

### What is the average price of a medium Matthew Brannon print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matthew Brannon print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Matthew Brannon's auction record is $10,944, set in 2012.

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

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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.