Walter Francis Brown (1853–1929)
Walter Francis Brown is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $575. 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 Walter Francis Brown is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Francis Brown on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Francis Brown work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Francis Brown work is $575.
The median Walter Francis Brown painting sells for $575 across 14 lots.
The median Walter Francis Brown work on paper sells for $378 across 2 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 | 19 | $575†‡ | $2,185 | 73.7% | 2025-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $378‡ | $625 | — | 2015-01-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $350–$1,150‡ | $650‡ | $2,185 |
‡ 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 | 2000 | $2,185 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $625 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $132‡ |
‡ 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 Walter Francis Brown worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Francis Brown work is $575. The median Walter Francis Brown painting sells for $575 across 14 lots. The median Walter Francis Brown work on paper sells for $378 across 2 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 Walter Francis Brown painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Francis Brown painting is $575. 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 Walter Francis Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Francis Brown painting is $2,185.
What is Walter Francis Brown's auction record?
Walter Francis Brown's auction record is $2,185, set in 2000.
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