Paul Brown (1893–1958)
Paul Brown is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $300. 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 Paul Brown sold in 2026 for $2,837, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Brown on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Brown work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Brown work is $300.
The median Paul Brown painting sells for $261 across 12 lots.
The median Paul Brown work on paper sells for $650 across 11 lots.
The median Paul Brown print sells for $175 across 5 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 | 6 | $175†‡ | $750 | 83.3% | 2026-01-10 |
| Paintings | 13 | $261†‡ | $9,894 | 92.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $650†‡ | $7,500† | 91.7% | 2022-11-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Brown's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $175 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $261, record $9,894.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $74–$251†‡ | $136†‡ | $360‡ |
† 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) | 9 | $200–$937†‡ | $425†‡ | $7,500† |
† 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 | 2024 | $9,894 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,894 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,304† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Brown worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Brown work is $300. The median Paul Brown painting sells for $261 across 12 lots. The median Paul Brown work on paper sells for $650 across 11 lots. The median Paul Brown print sells for $175 across 5 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 Paul Brown painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Brown painting is $261. 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 Paul Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Brown painting is $9,894.
What is the average price of a Paul Brown work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Brown work on paper is $650. 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 Paul Brown's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Brown work on paper is $7,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Paul Brown's auction record?
Paul Brown's auction record is $9,894, set in 2024.
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