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David Brown

South African · 1951–2016 · Sculptor

South African Sculptor

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43auction results2011–2026years recorded51%sold (22)$3.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. David Brown, Dog Watch Series, maquette, 2001, bronze and steelDog Watch Series, maquetteStrauss & Co · ZAR 211,050≈ $13,110≈ £9,724≈ €11,142Sign up to see
  2. David Brown, The Doorman, bronze with a dark brown and green patinaThe DoormanStrauss & Co · ZAR 113,680≈ $9,749≈ £6,946≈ €7,822Sign up to see
  3. David Brown, Balancing Act, bronze with a dark brown patinaBalancing ActStrauss & Co · ZAR 85,260≈ $8,231≈ £5,150≈ €6,145Sign up to see

David Brown’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 43 auction results for David Brown between 2011 and 2026, of which 22 sold (51%). Recorded sale prices range from $439Sign up free to see to $13.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $13.1kSign up free to see for Dog Watch Series, maquette at Strauss & Co in February 2026. The most common medium is sculpture (34 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (43).

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  1. David Brown, Dog Watch Series, maquette, 2001, bronze and steel
    Dog Watch Series, maquette, 2001
    Sculpture
    height: 218cm; width: 264cm; depth: 176cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 68
    ZAR 211,050≈ $13,110≈ £9,724≈ €11,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. David Brown, Wall Piece, 2005, mixed media and found objects on board in the artist's handmade frame
    Wall Piece, 2005
    Mixed media · Board
    height: 146cm; width: 148cm; depth: 28cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 254
    ZAR 30,032≈ $1,737≈ £1,293≈ €1,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. David Brown, The Prison Warder, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, bronze with a dark brown patina
    The Prison Warder, 11 Deadly Sinners Series
    Sculpture
    height: 44cm; width: 54cm; depth: 21cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 12
    ZAR 46,900≈ $2,571≈ £1,988≈ €2,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. David Brown, The Engine Driver, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, bronze with a black patina
    The Engine Driver, 11 Deadly Sinners Series
    Sculpture
    height: 42cm; width: 49cm; depth: 17cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 14
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,607≈ £1,242≈ €1,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. David Brown, The Hunter, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, bronze with a dark brown and green patina
    The Hunter, 11 Deadly Sinners Series
    Sculpture
    height: 46,5cm; width: 24cm; depth: 38cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 15
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,607≈ £1,242≈ €1,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. David Brown, Two Men and their Dog, bronze with a brown patina
    Two Men and their Dog
    Sculpture
    height: 90cm; width: 120cm; depth: 35cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 178
    ZAR 140,700≈ $7,630≈ £6,057≈ €7,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 120,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. David Brown, Spectator Watching the Ships Go By, bronze with a black and green patina
    Spectator Watching the Ships Go By
    Sculpture
    height: 48cm; width: 33cm; depth: 44cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 83
    ZAR 82,075≈ $4,597≈ £3,569≈ €4,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 50,000–70,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. David Brown, Boat, mixed media
    Boat
    Mixed media
    height: 34cm; width: 32cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 47
    ZAR 7,035≈ $439≈ £359≈ €416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. David Brown, Through, bronze
    Through
    Sculpture
    height: 59,5cm; width: 113cm; depth: 47cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 246
    ZAR 34,140≈ $2,305≈ £1,663≈ €1,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. David Brown, Boxer, bronze with a verdigris patina
    Boxer
    Sculpture
    height: 49,5cm including base; width: 35cm; depth: 41cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 247
    ZAR 45,520≈ $3,074≈ £2,217≈ €2,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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David Brown: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by David Brown at auction?

$13,110Sign up free to see, for Dog Watch Series, maquette at Strauss & Co (February 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for David Brown?

The median sale price is $3.9kSign up free to see across 22 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by David Brown have sold at auction?

22 of 43 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell David Brown?

Strauss & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co

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