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# Rex Brandt (1914–2000)

## What is Rex Brandt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Rex Brandt at 5 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $444–$698, n=10). The auction record is $7,500 for Surf - Newport (2019, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surf - Newport, 1947 | Watercolor on paper under glass | $7,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Dory Fleet | Watercolor on paper | $6,325 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Rex Brandt N.A. (1914-2000 Corona del Mar, CA) | Watercolor on arches paper | $6,325 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Rain at Boulder Well, 1964 | Watercolor on paper | $5,080 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Rex Brandt N.A. (1914-2000 Corona del Mar, CA) | Watercolor on paper | $4,887 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2007 |
| 6 | Rex Brandt N.A. (1914-2000 Corona del Mar, CA): | Watercolor on paper | $4,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Rex Brandt N.A. (1914-2000 Corona Del Mar, CA) | Watercolor on paper | $4,312 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Tugs at | — | $4,312 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2009 |
| 9 | Spring Sea, 1961 | On/p under glass | $3,850 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2003 |
| 10 | Carcassone, Portugal, 1967 | Painting | $3,750 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 38 | $1,940 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $2,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,593 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rex Brandt is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,280. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Rex Brandt sold in 2026 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rex Brandt work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rex Brandt work is $2,280.

The median Rex Brandt work on paper sells for $2,115 across 38 lots.

The median Rex Brandt painting sells for $3,750 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Rex Brandt work on papers typically sell for $1,200–$4,312 (the middle half of 25 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 | 2 | $3,750 | $3,750 | 50% | 2017-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $2,115† | $7,500 | 62.3% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,412† | $7,500 | — | 2021-09-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $679–$2,290 | $1,560 | $3,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,200–$4,312† | $2,250† | $7,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,500† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,750 |

† 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 Rex Brandt worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rex Brandt work is $2,280. The median Rex Brandt work on paper sells for $2,115 across 38 lots. The median Rex Brandt painting sells for $3,750 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rex Brandt work on papers typically sell for $1,200–$4,312 (the middle half of 25 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 Rex Brandt work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rex Brandt work on paper is $2,115. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rex Brandt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rex Brandt work on paper is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Rex Brandt work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rex Brandt work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,250, 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 Rex Brandt work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rex Brandt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Rex Brandt's auction record?

Rex Brandt's auction record is $7,500, set in 2019.

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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, “Rex Brandt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rex-brandt (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.