> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-r-brown-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# NORMAN R. BROWN (b. 1958)

## What is NORMAN R. BROWN’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for NORMAN R. BROWN at 1 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $230 including buyer’s premium (middle half $135–$352, n=18). The auction record is $1,309 for WINTERING WOODS (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WINTERING WOODS | OIL ON BOARD | $1,309 | Waddingtons | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | NORTH & EAST COAST SERIES, 2004 | OIL ON CANVAS | $1,100 | Waddingtons | Sep 2016 |
| 3 | LAKE SUPERIOR | OIL ON PANEL | $901 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | SUNSET OVER BALSAM LAKE, 1999 | OIL ON PANEL | $442 | Waddingtons | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | SKY LINE VIEW FROM 3RD FLOOR | OIL ON BOARD | $437 | Waddingtons | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | LAKE FRONT | OIL ON BOARD | $408 | Waddingtons | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | LIGHT AND SNOW (WINTER FOREST SERIES), 2003 | OIL ON CANVAS | $366 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | FROZEN LAKE | OIL ON MASONITE | $364 | Waddingtons | Jul 2018 |
| 9 | LAKE SUPERIOR | OIL ON BOARD | $314 | Waddingtons | Apr 2019 |
| 10 | OXTONGUE LAKE | OIL ON PANEL | $312 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $245 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $225 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


NORMAN R. BROWN is a Canadian artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $245.

A work by NORMAN R. BROWN sold in 2026 for $312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a NORMAN R. BROWN work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NORMAN R. BROWN work is $245.

The median NORMAN R. BROWN painting sells for $245 across 83 lots.

The median NORMAN R. BROWN work on paper sells for $73 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) NORMAN R. BROWN paintings typically sell for $126–$311 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $245 | $1,309 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $73 | $73 | — | 2025-06-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $126–$311 | $199 | $901 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,309 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $73 |

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 NORMAN R. BROWN worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NORMAN R. BROWN work is $245. The median NORMAN R. BROWN painting sells for $245 across 83 lots. The median NORMAN R. BROWN work on paper sells for $73 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) NORMAN R. BROWN paintings typically sell for $126–$311 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a NORMAN R. BROWN painting?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NORMAN R. BROWN painting is $245.

### What is NORMAN R. BROWN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NORMAN R. BROWN painting is $1,309.

### What is the average price of a small NORMAN R. BROWN painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small NORMAN R. BROWN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $199, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is NORMAN R. BROWN's auction record?

NORMAN R. BROWN's auction record is $1,309, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “NORMAN R. BROWN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-r-brown-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.