William Marshall Brown (1863–1936)
William Marshall Brown is a British (modern) artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $5,185. 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 William Marshall Brown sold in 2025 for $5,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Marshall Brown on OpeningBid →What is a William Marshall Brown work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Marshall Brown work is $5,185.
The median William Marshall Brown painting sells for $8,594 across 14 lots.
The median William Marshall Brown work on paper sells for $1,979 across 3 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 | 16 | $8,594†‡ | $29,553 | 87.5% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,979 | $1,979 | 60% | 2024-06-25 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,103–$15,278†‡ | $7,122†‡ | $19,447 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,503–$29,073‡ | $17,236‡ | $29,553 |
† 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 | 2010 | $29,553 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $29,073 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,979 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,979 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Marshall Brown worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Marshall Brown work is $5,185. The median William Marshall Brown painting sells for $8,594 across 14 lots. The median William Marshall Brown work on paper sells for $1,979 across 3 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 William Marshall Brown painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Marshall Brown painting is $8,594. 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 William Marshall Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Marshall Brown painting is $29,553.
What is William Marshall Brown's auction record?
William Marshall Brown's auction record is $29,553, set in 2010.
See the full William Marshall Brown record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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