Maurice Braun (1877–1941)
What is Maurice Braun’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Maurice Braun at 22 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,857–$9,525, n=21). The auction record is $112,500 for Oh colorful California! (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oh colorful California!, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $112,500 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled lot | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $80,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | California Vista | Oil on canvas laid to board | $76,200 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | La Jolla Cliffs, 1877 | Painting | $47,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Majestic trees with a landscape beyond, 1877 | Painting | $47,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Sycamores and hills, 1877 | Painting | $37,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Autumn Day | Oil on canvas | $36,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 8 | Hillside and Valley, 1877 | Oil paint | $35,250 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 9 | Mountains and Eucalyptus, 1877 | Oil paint | $34,500 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 10 | San Diego, 1877 | Oil paint | $32,200 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 90 | $9,938 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $11,563 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $4,750 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Maurice Braun is an American artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,525. 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 Maurice Braun sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Braun work is $9,525.
The median Maurice Braun painting sells for $9,525 across 95 lots.
The median Maurice Braun print sells for $15,275 across 1 lots.
The median Maurice Braun work on paper sells for $508 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Braun paintings typically sell for $7,004–$21,150 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Braun paintings typically sell for $2,857–$9,375 (the middle half of 25 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 | 1 | $15,275 | $15,275 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 116 | $9,525†‡ | $112,500 | 81.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $508 | $508 | — | 2025-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $61,850 | $112,500 | — | 2025-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice Braun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $15,275. Paintings (116 lots) median $9,525, record $112,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $61,850.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,857–$9,375†‡ | $3,840†‡ | $36,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $7,004–$21,150† | $11,250† | $112,500 |
† 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 | 2015 | $112,500 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $80,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $15,275 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $508 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maurice Braun worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Braun work is $9,525. The median Maurice Braun painting sells for $9,525 across 95 lots. The median Maurice Braun print sells for $15,275 across 1 lots. The median Maurice Braun work on paper sells for $508 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Braun paintings typically sell for $7,004–$21,150 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Braun paintings typically sell for $2,857–$9,375 (the middle half of 25 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 Maurice Braun painting?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Braun painting is $9,525. 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 Maurice Braun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Braun painting is $112,500.
What is the average price of a medium Maurice Braun painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice Braun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Maurice Braun painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Braun painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,840, 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 Maurice Braun's auction record?
Maurice Braun's auction record is $112,500, set in 2015.
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