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# 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.

## What is a Vern Broe work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vern Broe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vern-broe (updated 2026-11-03).

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.