Maurice Brianchon (1899–1979)
What is Maurice Brianchon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for Maurice Brianchon at 35 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,594–$4,894, n=6). The auction record is $212,812 for La Digue de Saint-Jean-de-Luz (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Digue de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 1899 | Huile sur toile | $212,812 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Le Paddock du champ de courses d'Auteuil, 1899 | Huile sur toile | $84,817 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | LES COURSES | — | $83,707 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Le Paddock du champ de courses d'Auteuil, 1950 | Oil paint | $82,833 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 5 | La Plage à Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 1949 | Oil paint | $69,449 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Nature morte aux pommes de pin, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $58,431 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Les grandes danseuses, 1943 | Signée en bas à gauche "Brianchon" | $45,709 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Sur La Plage | Oil on canvas | $38,619 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Nature morte au compotier, 1945 | Oil paint | $36,706 | Christie's | Feb 2002 |
| 10 | Nature morte à la rose, 1899 | Oil paint | $33,133 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $10,976 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,650 |
| Other | 18 | $974 |
| Prints | 13 | $235 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $8,655 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,198 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 35 houses · How we compute these figures
Maurice Brianchon is a French artist with 250 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,909. 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 Brianchon sold in 2025 for $5,184, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Brianchon on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Brianchon work worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Brianchon work is $4,909.
The median Maurice Brianchon painting sells for $8,870 across 103 lots.
The median Maurice Brianchon work on paper sells for $1,243 across 28 lots.
The median Maurice Brianchon print sells for $176 across 19 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Brianchon paintings typically sell for $4,352–$17,220 (the middle half of 64 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 | 26 | $176†‡ | $26,400‡ | 73.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Paintings | 125 | $8,870†‡ | $212,812 | 82.4% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $1,243†‡ | $12,733 | 77.8% | 2024-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $82,833 | $212,812 | — | 2024-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice Brianchon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $176 with 73.1% sell-through. Paintings (125 lots) median $8,870, record $212,812. A typical Maurice Brianchon painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $82,833.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $168–$255 | $206 | $387 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,808–$5,032†‡ | $2,303†‡ | $33,133 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $4,352–$17,220†‡ | $9,497†‡ | $212,812 |
† 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) | 17 | $843–$2,076†‡ | $1,250†‡ | $7,402 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $375–$4,051 | $1,527 | $12,733 |
† 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 | 2006 | $212,812 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $84,817 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $26,400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $12,733 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,402 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $466 |
‡ 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 Maurice Brianchon worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Brianchon work is $4,909. The median Maurice Brianchon painting sells for $8,870 across 103 lots. The median Maurice Brianchon work on paper sells for $1,243 across 28 lots. The median Maurice Brianchon print sells for $176 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maurice Brianchon paintings typically sell for $4,352–$17,220 (the middle half of 64 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 Brianchon painting?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Brianchon painting is $8,870. 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 Brianchon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Brianchon painting is $212,812.
What is the average price of a Maurice Brianchon work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Brianchon work on paper is $1,243. 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 Brianchon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Brianchon work on paper is $12,733.
What is the average price of a Maurice Brianchon print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Brianchon print is $176. 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 Brianchon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Brianchon print is $26,400. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Maurice Brianchon painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maurice Brianchon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,497, 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 small Maurice Brianchon work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Brianchon work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,250, 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 Brianchon's auction record?
Maurice Brianchon's auction record is $212,812, set in 2006.
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