Mr Brainwash (b. 1966)
What is Mr Brainwash’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 418 auction results for Mr Brainwash at 57 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,598 including buyer’s premium (middle half $662–$4,341, n=71). The auction record is $69,300 for Life is Beautiful (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life is Beautiful, 2016 | Acrylic, collage, spray paint, and cardboard on canvas | $69,300 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Tomato spray, 2011 | Acrylic, collage and spray paint on canvas mounted on board | $59,020 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | EINSTEIN, LA COMMODE NEW YORKAISE, 2014 | Acrylic, spray paint and stencil on wood and metal | $49,369 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Everyday Life, 2018 | Mixed media | $48,770 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Einstein - Love is the answer, 2018 | Acrylic, spray paint and collage on canvas | $37,208 | Tajan | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Broken Records, 2023 | Vinyl record on canvas laid down on board | $35,716 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Einstein, 2015 | Stencil and mixed media on canvas | $35,477 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 8 | Everyday Life, 2016 | Stencil and mixed media on wood boxes | $35,477 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 9 | Saturday in Paris, 2018 | Oil on canvas, in artist's frame | $31,065 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | Einstein, 2016 | Mixed media on paper | $30,480 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $11,866 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $9,450 |
| Other | 34 | $5,463 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $1,083 |
| Prints | 150 | $1,073 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $18,232 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 173 | $1,366 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $891 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 418 results from 57 houses · How we compute these figures
Mr Brainwash is a French artist with 981 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,416. 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 Mr Brainwash sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mr Brainwash on OpeningBid →What is a Mr Brainwash work worth?
Across 407 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mr Brainwash work is $2,416.
The median Mr Brainwash print sells for $1,353 across 252 lots.
The median Mr Brainwash work on paper sells for $11,099 across 32 lots.
The median Mr Brainwash painting sells for $15,690 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mr Brainwash prints typically sell for $592–$2,911 (the middle half of 205 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mr Brainwash work on papers typically sell for $5,228–$11,836 (the middle half of 20 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 | 317 | $1,353†‡ | $105,263‡ | 79.5% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 26 | $15,690‡ | $69,300 | 69.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $11,099†‡ | $30,480 | 78% | 2026-05-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $1,139† | $4,290 | 77.8% | 2025-12-10 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,419 | $1,419 | — | 2024-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $35,477†‡ | $105,263‡ | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mr Brainwash's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (317 lots) median $1,353 with 79.5% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $15,690, record $69,300. A typical Mr Brainwash painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $35,477.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $515–$2,044†‡ | $831†‡ | $9,324‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 205 | $592–$2,911†‡ | $1,283†‡ | $23,320‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $2,446–$27,501†‡ | $7,075†‡ | $105,263‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,753–$24,375‡ | $10,023‡ | $48,144‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,735–$34,136‡ | $16,380‡ | $69,300 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $5,228–$11,836†‡ | $10,456†‡ | $19,614 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $13,107–$21,139†‡ | $19,119†‡ | $30,480 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,082–$1,682† | $1,139† | $4,290 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $105,263‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $69,300 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $59,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $49,369 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $30,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $24,540‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,290 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,130† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Mr Brainwash worth?
Across 407 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mr Brainwash work is $2,416. The median Mr Brainwash print sells for $1,353 across 252 lots. The median Mr Brainwash work on paper sells for $11,099 across 32 lots. The median Mr Brainwash painting sells for $15,690 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mr Brainwash prints typically sell for $592–$2,911 (the middle half of 205 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mr Brainwash work on papers typically sell for $5,228–$11,836 (the middle half of 20 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 Mr Brainwash print?
Based on 252 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mr Brainwash print is $1,353. 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 Mr Brainwash's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mr Brainwash print is $105,263. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Mr Brainwash work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mr Brainwash work on paper is $11,099. 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 Mr Brainwash's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mr Brainwash work on paper is $30,480.
What is the average price of a Mr Brainwash painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mr Brainwash painting is $15,690. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mr Brainwash's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mr Brainwash painting is $69,300.
What is the average price of a medium Mr Brainwash print?
Based on 205 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mr Brainwash print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,283, 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 medium Mr Brainwash work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mr Brainwash work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,456, 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 Mr Brainwash's auction record?
Mr Brainwash's auction record is $105,263, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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