Peter Browne (b. 1947)
What is Peter Browne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Peter Browne at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $724 including buyer’s premium (middle half $247–$1,303, n=8). The auction record is $1,914 for Half a Dozen Chics (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half a Dozen Chics | Oil on canvas | $1,914 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Eric the Emu | Bronze | $1,688 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Edwin | Oil on canvas | $1,353 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2017 |
| 4 | A New Adventure | Oil on canvas | $1,175 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | The Broken Hearted Emu, 1999 | Oil on canvas board | $825 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Sounds Like Birds On The Roof | Oil on board | $750 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Desert Sailing | Oil on canvas | $624 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | All this will be yours | Oil on canvas on board | $400 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2016 |
| 9 | The Honeymooners, 1991 | Oil on board | $337 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2015 |
| 10 | Errol and Eugene | Oil on canvas | $299 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $825 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $180 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Browne is an Australia artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $330. 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 Peter Browne sold in 2026 for $624, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Browne on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Browne work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Browne work is $330.
The median Peter Browne painting sells for $354 across 56 lots.
The median Peter Browne work on paper sells for $140 across 10 lots.
The median Peter Browne sculpture sells for $1,688 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Browne paintings typically sell for $274–$523 (the middle half of 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $354† | $1,914 | 64.4% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $140† | $392† | 66.7% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,688 | $1,688 | 25% | 2026-01-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,520 | $1,914 | — | 2026-01-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $265–$338† | $310† | $406† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $274–$523† | $392† | $1,914 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $128–$240† | $150† | $392† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,914 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,688 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,353 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $392† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $269 |
† 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 Peter Browne worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Browne work is $330. The median Peter Browne painting sells for $354 across 56 lots. The median Peter Browne work on paper sells for $140 across 10 lots. The median Peter Browne sculpture sells for $1,688 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Browne paintings typically sell for $274–$523 (the middle half of 40 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 Peter Browne painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Browne painting is $354. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Browne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Browne painting is $1,914.
What is the average price of a Peter Browne work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Browne work on paper is $140. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Browne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Browne work on paper is $392. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $392 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Peter Browne painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Browne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $392, 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 small Peter Browne painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Browne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Browne's auction record?
Peter Browne's auction record is $1,914, set in 2024.
See the full Peter Browne record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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