> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-theo-brown · updated 2026-11-01

# William Theo Brown (1919–2019)

## What is William Theo Brown’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for William Theo Brown at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,280–$7,969, n=6). The auction record is $82,875 for Two Bathers (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Bathers, 1964 | Painting | $82,875 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (Still Life with Lemon), 1963 | Oil paint | $45,600 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Bathers in Lily Pond, 1963 | Painting | $20,075 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 4 | Horse with Swimmers at Beach, 1980 | Acrylic | $13,825 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 5 | Les amis, 1960 | Painting | $13,750 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Upper Delta, 1991 | Acrylic paint | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2014 |
| 7 | Cubist Still Life with Fish, 1949 | Painting | $8,288 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1919 | Conte | $7,500 | Bonhams | Feb 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1977 | Painting | $7,013 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Model and Cat, 1962 | Painting | $6,875 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $4,188 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,912 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $7,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $3,156 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Theo Brown is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,556.

A work by William Theo Brown sold in 2025 for $82,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Theo Brown work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Theo Brown work is $3,556.

The median William Theo Brown painting sells for $4,000 across 31 lots.

The median William Theo Brown work on paper sells for $1,644 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Theo Brown paintings typically sell for $1,996–$6,458 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 37 | $4,000 | $82,875 | 83.8% | 2025-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,644 | $4,688 | 60% | 2023-07-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,996–$6,458 | $3,653 | $82,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,355–$8,288 | $7,500 | $11,250 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,188–$3,824 | $1,644 | $4,688 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $82,875 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $45,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,688 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,462 |

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 William Theo Brown worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Theo Brown work is $3,556. The median William Theo Brown painting sells for $4,000 across 31 lots. The median William Theo Brown work on paper sells for $1,644 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Theo Brown paintings typically sell for $1,996–$6,458 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a William Theo Brown painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Theo Brown painting is $4,000.

### What is William Theo Brown's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Theo Brown painting is $82,875.

### What is the average price of a small William Theo Brown painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Theo Brown painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,653, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Theo Brown's auction record?

William Theo Brown's auction record is $82,875, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.