> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nick-brandt · updated 2026-11-03

# BRANDT, NICK (b. 1964)

## What is BRANDT, NICK’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 296 auction results for BRANDT, NICK at 24 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,907 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,196–$17,990, n=46). The auction record is $118,253 for Elephant drinking, Amboseli (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elephant Drinking, Amboseli, 2007, 2007 | Archival pigment print | $100,000 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Elephant With Exploding Dust, 1976 | Pigment print | $67,270 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 3 | Ranger With Tusks of Killed Elephant, 2011 | Myrrh | $64,297 | Phillips | May 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elephant drinking, Amboseli, 1964 | Myrrh | $118,253 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Elephant drinking, Amboseli, 2007 | Tirage pigmentaire | $115,980 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Elephant Drinking, Amboseli, 1964 | Archival pigment print | $100,000 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 4 | Elephant group on bare earth, Amboseli, 2008 | Myrrh | $84,922 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 5 | Elephant Drinking, Amboseli | Archival pigment print | $72,335 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 6 | Elephant Drinking, Amboseli, 2007 | Tirage pigmentaire, monté sur support | $66,870 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Cheetah and Cubs, Maasai Mara | Myrrh | $60,000 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 63 | $13,750 |
| Photographs | 174 | $13,698 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $9,945 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $27,026 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 139 | $12,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $5,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 296 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BRANDT, NICK is a British artist with 377 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $13,360. 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 BRANDT, NICK sold in 2026 for $16,902, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 BRANDT, NICK work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a BRANDT, NICK work worth?

Across 296 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BRANDT, NICK work is $13,360.

The median BRANDT, NICK photograph sells for $12,659 across 169 lots.

The median BRANDT, NICK print sells for $13,970 across 114 lots.

The median BRANDT, NICK sculpture sells for $26,472 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) BRANDT, NICK photographs typically sell for $6,542–$20,532 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) BRANDT, NICK prints typically sell for $8,223–$18,973 (the middle half of 66 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 | 148 | $13,970‡ | $84,922 | 77% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $11,021 | $40,000 | 75% | 2026-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $26,472 | $118,253 | — | 2018-11-08 |
| Photography | 195 | $12,659†‡ | $115,980 | 86.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $67,270 | $118,253 | — | 2025-10-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,621–$12,041 | $6,902 | $14,359 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $8,223–$18,973‡ | $12,166‡ | $53,340 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $18,519–$39,420 | $30,865 | $84,922 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,940–$5,231‡ | $3,712‡ | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $6,542–$20,532† | $12,659† | $67,270 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $15,599–$31,058† | $23,891† | $115,980 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $118,253 |
| Photography | 2012 | $115,980 |
| Photography | 2004 | $100,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $84,922 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $72,335 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $40,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $39,856 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,021 |

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 BRANDT, NICK worth?

Across 296 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BRANDT, NICK work is $13,360. The median BRANDT, NICK photograph sells for $12,659 across 169 lots. The median BRANDT, NICK print sells for $13,970 across 114 lots. The median BRANDT, NICK sculpture sells for $26,472 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) BRANDT, NICK photographs typically sell for $6,542–$20,532 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) BRANDT, NICK prints typically sell for $8,223–$18,973 (the middle half of 66 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 BRANDT, NICK photograph?

Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BRANDT, NICK photograph is $12,659. 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 BRANDT, NICK's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BRANDT, NICK photograph is $115,980.

### What is the average price of a BRANDT, NICK print?

Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BRANDT, NICK print is $13,970. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BRANDT, NICK's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BRANDT, NICK print is $84,922.

### What is the average price of a medium BRANDT, NICK photograph?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BRANDT, NICK photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,659, 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 medium BRANDT, NICK print?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BRANDT, NICK print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BRANDT, NICK's auction record?

BRANDT, NICK's auction record is $118,253, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BRANDT, NICK auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nick-brandt (updated 2026-11-03).

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.