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# Reginald Brill (1902–1974)

## What is Reginald Brill’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Reginald Brill at 12 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $654 including buyer’s premium (middle half $264–$654, n=5). The auction record is $24,376 for The Buoys (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Buoys, 1902 | Painting | $24,376 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Philosopher, 1902 | Ink | $23,544 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Buoys and Chains, Harwich, 1902 | Ink | $10,863 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Philosopher | Pencil, pen and ink, brush and ink; squared for transfer | $9,901 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Portrait of a young woman with red hair | Oil on canvas | $8,827 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 6 | neptune | Painted paper (gouache) mosaic | $7,061 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 7 | The Garden I | Painted paper (gouache) mosaic | $3,956 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | Commuters reading newspapers | Oil on board | $3,802 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Commuters reading newspapers, 1902 | Paperssigned | $3,802 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Head of a miner, 1902 | Oil on board | $3,802 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $3,802 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $1,799 |
| Other | 13 | $1,199 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,059 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,211 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Reginald Brill is a British (modern) artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,668. 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 Reginald Brill sold in 2026 for $2,319, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Reginald Brill work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reginald Brill work is $1,668.

The median Reginald Brill work on paper sells for $1,056 across 35 lots.

The median Reginald Brill painting sells for $3,802 across 15 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Reginald Brill work on papers typically sell for $449–$1,202 (the middle half of 22 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 | 16 | $3,802†‡ | $24,376 | 93.8% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $1,056†‡ | $23,544 | 79.5% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $17,387† | $24,376 | — | 2023-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,967–$3,802†‡ | $3,802†‡ | $3,802 |

† 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) | 22 | $449–$1,202†‡ | $869†‡ | $2,382 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $533–$7,560†‡ | $1,427†‡ | $23,544 |

† 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 | 2023 | $24,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $23,544 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $11,231† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,677† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Reginald Brill worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reginald Brill work is $1,668. The median Reginald Brill work on paper sells for $1,056 across 35 lots. The median Reginald Brill painting sells for $3,802 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Reginald Brill work on papers typically sell for $449–$1,202 (the middle half of 22 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 Reginald Brill work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reginald Brill work on paper is $1,056. 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 Reginald Brill's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Reginald Brill work on paper is $23,544.

### What is the average price of a Reginald Brill painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reginald Brill painting is $3,802. 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 Reginald Brill's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Reginald Brill painting is $24,376.

### What is the average price of a small Reginald Brill work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Reginald Brill work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $869, 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 Reginald Brill work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Reginald Brill work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,427, 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 Reginald Brill's auction record?

Reginald Brill's auction record is $24,376, set in 2023.

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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, “Reginald Brill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/reginald-brill (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.