William Mason Brown (1828–1898)
William Mason Brown is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $7,262. 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 Mason Brown sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Mason Brown on OpeningBid →What is a William Mason Brown work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mason Brown work is $7,262.
The median William Mason Brown painting sells for $7,475 across 27 lots.
The median William Mason Brown work on paper sells for $300 across 1 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 | 32 | $7,475†‡ | $60,000 | 84.4% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $300‡ | $300‡ | — | 2024-07-26 |
† 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) | 16 | $2,304–$10,688†‡ | $3,406†‡ | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,475–$33,758†‡ | $7,670†‡ | $60,000 |
† 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 | 2005 | $60,000 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $45,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $300‡ |
‡ 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 William Mason Brown worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mason Brown work is $7,262. The median William Mason Brown painting sells for $7,475 across 27 lots. The median William Mason Brown work on paper sells for $300 across 1 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 Mason Brown painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mason Brown painting is $7,475. 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 Mason Brown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mason Brown painting is $60,000.
What is the average price of a small William Mason Brown painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Mason Brown painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,406, 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 medium William Mason Brown painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Mason Brown painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,670, 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 William Mason Brown's auction record?
William Mason Brown's auction record is $60,000, set in 2005.
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