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# Warren Brandt (1918–2002)

## What is Warren Brandt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Warren Brandt at 9 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $780–$2,600, n=5). The auction record is $12,065 for Flowers and Red Kimono (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers and Red Kimono, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $12,065 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | The Rock Island Line, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $7,703 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | The Rock Island Line, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $7,703 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Ellen in a White Robe, 1970-1972 | Oil on canvas | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Blue Still Life No. 2, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $3,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Untitled (Still Life with Flowers) | Oil on canvas | $2,600 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Irish and Poppys, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (For Aladar), 1986 | Painting | $2,142 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | IRISH AND POPPIES | Oil on canvas | $1,210 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 1989 |
| 10 | Still Life With Sketch Book and Flowers, 1987 | Pastel on paper | $960 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,900 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,703 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,600 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Warren Brandt is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,142. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Warren Brandt sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Warren Brandt work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Warren Brandt work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Warren Brandt work is $2,142.

The median Warren Brandt painting sells for $2,600 across 15 lots.

The median Warren Brandt work on paper sells for $675 across 6 lots.

The median Warren Brandt print sells for $700 across 1 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 | 1 | $700† | $700† | — | 2013-06-14 |
| Paintings | 15 | $2,600† | $12,065 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $675† | $1,000† | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,703 | $12,065 | — | 2025-02-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Warren Brandt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $700. Paintings (15 lots) median $2,600, record $12,065. A typical Warren Brandt painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,703.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,540–$3,200† | $2,600† | $3,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,500–$7,703 | $7,703 | $12,065 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $200–$700† | $650† | $1,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,065 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $7,703 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $960 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Warren Brandt worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Warren Brandt work is $2,142. The median Warren Brandt painting sells for $2,600 across 15 lots. The median Warren Brandt work on paper sells for $675 across 6 lots. The median Warren Brandt print sells for $700 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Warren Brandt painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Warren Brandt painting is $2,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Warren Brandt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Warren Brandt painting is $12,065.

### What is Warren Brandt's auction record?

Warren Brandt's auction record is $12,065, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Warren Brandt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/warren-brandt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.