Roger Brown (1941–1997)
What is Roger Brown’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Roger Brown at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,343 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,309–$40,680, n=30). The auction record is $252,000 for Cloud Cover (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloud Cover, 1979 | Oil paint | $252,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | A Sunday Afternoon at the "Grand Slam" | Oil on canvas | $240,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Lenny Skutnik and Norman Mayer (Two Opposites of Human Character), 1982 | Oil paint | $175,000 | Christie's | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Memory of Sandhill Cranes, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $175,000 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Memory of Sandhill Cranes, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $175,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 6 | Looking for a Leveraged Buyout, 1988 | Oil paint | $132,300 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Building in a Period Costume, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $102,400 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Dancing Houses-The Earthquake of 1994 | Oil on canvas | $100,000 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2020 |
| 9 | Thick Paint (Staying Clear of Existentialist Smog) | Oil on canvas | $100,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Hawaiian Shirt, 1988 | Oil paint | $88,200 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $45,990 |
| Other | 9 | $22,800 |
| Prints | 36 | $1,419 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $53,340 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $2,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,653 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Roger Brown is an American artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $17,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Roger Brown sold in 2026 for $70,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roger Brown on OpeningBid →What is a Roger Brown work worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Brown work is $17,500.
The median Roger Brown painting sells for $43,295 across 40 lots.
The median Roger Brown print sells for $1,338 across 28 lots.
The median Roger Brown work on paper sells for $195 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Roger Brown paintings typically sell for $38,910–$76,200 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $1,338 | $10,240 | — | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 42 | $43,295 | $252,000 | 95.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $195 | $195 | — | 2021-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $175,000 | $252,000 | — | 2026-09-23 |
Roger Brown's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $1,338. Paintings (42 lots) median $43,295, record $252,000. A typical Roger Brown painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $175,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $640–$1,250 | $1,088 | $1,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $878–$3,795 | $1,920 | $10,240 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $12,900–$36,830 | $16,250 | $69,062 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $38,910–$76,200 | $50,000 | $252,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $252,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $175,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $195 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roger Brown worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Brown work is $17,500. The median Roger Brown painting sells for $43,295 across 40 lots. The median Roger Brown print sells for $1,338 across 28 lots. The median Roger Brown work on paper sells for $195 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Roger Brown paintings typically sell for $38,910–$76,200 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Roger Brown painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Brown painting is $43,295.
What is Roger Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Brown painting is $252,000.
What is the average price of a Roger Brown print?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Brown print is $1,338.
What is Roger Brown's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Brown print is $10,240.
What is the average price of a large Roger Brown painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Roger Brown painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $50,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Roger Brown print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roger Brown print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Roger Brown's auction record?
Roger Brown's auction record is $252,000, set in 2022.
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