What is a David Brown sculpture worth?
1951–2016 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 22 priced auction sales, works by David Brown have sold for a median of $3,894Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,337Sign up free to see and $6,089Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $4,569Sign up free to see across 20 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,154Sign up free to see across 8 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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David Brown prices by medium
- Auction results
- 43
- Sold rate
- 51%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $3.9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $13.1kSign up free to see Dog Watch Series, maquette, Strauss & Co, Feb 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $2.5k–$6.5kSign up free to see | $4.6kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $439–$1.7kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Strauss & Co (43)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 13 | $2.3k–$4.6kSign up free to see | $2.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 6 | $3k–$7.3kSign up free to see | $5.7kSign up free to see |
Recent David Brown sales
- Dog Watch Series, maquette, bronze and steel — $13,110Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Feb 21, 2026
- Wall Piece, mixed media and found objects on board in the artist's handmade frame — $1,737Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Sep 29, 2025
- The Engine Driver, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, bronze with a black patina — $1,607Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Mar 10, 2025
- The Prison Warder, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, bronze with a dark brown patina — $2,571Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Mar 10, 2025
- The Hunter, 11 Deadly Sinners Series, bronze with a dark brown and green patina — $1,607Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Mar 10, 2025
- Two Men and their Dog, bronze with a brown patina — $7,630Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Feb 17, 2025
- Spectator Watching the Ships Go By, bronze with a black and green patina — $4,597Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Nov 11, 2024
- Boat, mixed media — $439Sign up free to see, Strauss & Co, Jun 28, 2022
Questions about David Brown prices
What is a David Brown sculpture worth?
Based on 22 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by David Brown have sold for a median of $3,894, and half of them sold between $2,337 and $6,089. For sculptures alone the median is $4,569 (20 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by David Brown sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $13,110 for “Dog Watch Series, maquette” at Strauss & Co in February 2026.
Which David Brown medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $4,569 (20 sales).
How often do David Brown works sell at auction?
51% of the 43 lots recorded between 2011 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a David Brown sculpture?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
David Brown have appeared at auction 43 times in ArtSell’s records between 2011 and 2026; 22 sold, a sell-through rate of 51%.
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