Victor Brauner (1903–1966)
What is Victor Brauner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 468 auction results for Victor Brauner at 42 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,981 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,045–$146,653, n=68). The auction record is $993,000 for Tableau Autobiographique - Ultratableau Biosensible (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tableau Autobiographique - Ultratableau Biosensible | — | $993,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Maison hantée, 1947 | Oil paint | $889,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | EVENTAIL DU POETE, 1946 | Cire sur carton fin | $879,880 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Nous sommes trahis, 1934 | Oil paint | $762,480 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Le Codex du Poète, Mythologie du Poète, Première Naissance, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $557,408 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Le poète assassiné, 1946 | Encaustic, oil, gouache and India ink on card laid down on masonite | $543,019 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | La Saisie, 1932 | Painting | $518,739 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | L'Instinct | Oil, ink and encaustic on canvasboard | $474,993 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | ESPACE DE L'ESPRIT | Huile sur toile | $467,674 | Sotheby's | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | La pétrification de la papesse, 1945 | Oil paint | $445,133 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 159 | $128,156 |
| Other | 83 | $23,542 |
| Works on paper | 101 | $16,732 |
| Prints | 76 | $1,586 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $220,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 200 | $88,576 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 162 | $9,319 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 468 results from 42 houses · How we compute these figures
Victor Brauner is a Romanian artist with 593 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $26,967. 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 Victor Brauner sold in 2026 for $68,277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 468 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Brauner work is $26,967.
The median Victor Brauner painting sells for $136,375 across 163 lots.
The median Victor Brauner work on paper sells for $14,673 across 145 lots.
The median Victor Brauner print sells for $1,530 across 92 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Brauner paintings typically sell for $81,900–$265,568 (the middle half of 125 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Victor Brauner work on papers typically sell for $7,008–$19,258 (the middle half of 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 106 | $1,530†‡ | $25,103 | 86.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 196 | $136,375†‡ | $889,000 | 83.2% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 163 | $14,673†‡ | $345,826 | 89% | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $79,072 | $79,072 | — | 2011-02-09 |
| Photography | 4 | $22,325 | $22,325 | 25% | 2000-04-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 131 | $218,063‡ | $993,000 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Victor Brauner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (106 lots) median $1,530 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (196 lots) median $136,375, record $889,000. A typical Victor Brauner painting sells for around 89× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 131 lots) the median is $218,063.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $1,053–$4,094†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $24,832 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $519–$1,833†‡ | $1,284†‡ | $11,430 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $23,128–$113,018‡ | $42,600‡ | $364,717 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 125 | $81,900–$265,568†‡ | $140,000†‡ | $889,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $220,500–$279,447 | $279,216 | $762,480 |
† 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) | 90 | $7,008–$19,258†‡ | $10,450†‡ | $72,270 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $20,000–$62,943† | $32,760† | $345,826 |
† 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 | 2025 | $889,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $762,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $345,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $323,909 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $79,072 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $25,103 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $24,832 |
| Photography | 2000 | $22,325 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Victor Brauner worth?
Across 468 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Brauner work is $26,967. The median Victor Brauner painting sells for $136,375 across 163 lots. The median Victor Brauner work on paper sells for $14,673 across 145 lots. The median Victor Brauner print sells for $1,530 across 92 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Brauner paintings typically sell for $81,900–$265,568 (the middle half of 125 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Victor Brauner work on papers typically sell for $7,008–$19,258 (the middle half of 90 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 Victor Brauner painting?
Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Brauner painting is $136,375. 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 Victor Brauner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Brauner painting is $889,000.
What is the average price of a Victor Brauner work on paper?
Based on 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Brauner work on paper is $14,673. 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 Victor Brauner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Brauner work on paper is $345,826.
What is the average price of a Victor Brauner print?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Brauner print is $1,530. 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 Victor Brauner's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Brauner print is $25,103.
What is the average price of a medium Victor Brauner painting?
Based on 125 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Victor Brauner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $140,000, 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 small Victor Brauner work on paper?
Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Victor Brauner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,450, 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 Victor Brauner's auction record?
Victor Brauner's auction record is $993,000, set in 2008.
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