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# William Theophilus Brown (1919–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for William Theophilus Brown at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $313–$4,676, n=11). The auction record is $43,520 for Girl on the Porch (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl on the Porch, 1919 | Acrylic on canvas | $43,520 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Regatta | Oil on canvas | $37,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Still Life with Geranium Blossom, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $12,600 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Boy on Balcony, 1919 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1986, 1919 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,500 | Bonhams | May 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (Bathers), 1919 | Acrylic on board | $6,144 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Swimming), 1961 | Oil on board | $5,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1919 | Acrylic on paper | $4,352 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Model on Green Couch, 1963 | Oil on paper laid down on Masonite | $3,780 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | William Theophilus Brown (1919-2012 San Francisco, CA) | Oil on masonite | $3,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $5,000 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,363 |
| Prints | 6 | $150 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Theophilus Brown is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,335. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Theophilus Brown sold in 2026 for $43,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Theophilus Brown work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Theophilus Brown work is $1,335.

The median William Theophilus Brown painting sells for $3,780 across 15 lots.

The median William Theophilus Brown work on paper sells for $488 across 8 lots.

The median William Theophilus Brown print sells for $150 across 6 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 | 6 | $150 | $275 | — | 2025-06-20 |
| Paintings | 16 | $3,780† | $43,520 | 93.8% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $488† | $2,250 | 88.9% | 2026-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Theophilus Brown's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $150. Paintings (16 lots) median $3,780, record $43,520. A typical William Theophilus Brown painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,625–$4,838† | $3,515† | $6,144 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $471–$762† | $488† | $1,875 |

† 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 | 2026 | $43,520 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $275 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $275 |

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 Theophilus Brown worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Theophilus Brown work is $1,335. The median William Theophilus Brown painting sells for $3,780 across 15 lots. The median William Theophilus Brown work on paper sells for $488 across 8 lots. The median William Theophilus Brown print sells for $150 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Theophilus Brown painting is $3,780. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Theophilus Brown painting is $43,520.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Theophilus Brown painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,515, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Theophilus Brown's auction record is $43,520, set in 2026.

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