Vern Broe (1930–2011)
Vern Broe is an American artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $988. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Vern Broe is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vern Broe work is $988.
The median Vern Broe painting sells for $1,000 across 93 lots.
The median Vern Broe work on paper sells for $517 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vern Broe paintings typically sell for $700–$1,300 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Vern Broe paintings typically sell for $838–$1,800 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 97 | $1,000‡ | $4,750‡ | 95.9% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $517 | $690 | — | 2008-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,125‡ | $4,750‡ | — | 2022-04-08 |
‡ 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) | 60 | $700–$1,300‡ | $950‡ | $4,750‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $838–$1,800‡ | $1,200‡ | $3,500‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $4,750‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $690 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $517 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vern Broe worth?
Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vern Broe work is $988. The median Vern Broe painting sells for $1,000 across 93 lots. The median Vern Broe work on paper sells for $517 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vern Broe paintings typically sell for $700–$1,300 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vern Broe paintings typically sell for $838–$1,800 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Vern Broe painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vern Broe painting is $1,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vern Broe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vern Broe painting is $4,750. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Vern Broe painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vern Broe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Vern Broe painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vern Broe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vern Broe's auction record?
Vern Broe's auction record is $4,750, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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