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# B. Wurtz (b. 1948)

B. Wurtz is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,520.

A work by B. Wurtz sold in 2025 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a B. Wurtz work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B. Wurtz work is $2,520.

The median B. Wurtz sculpture sells for $4,375 across 2 lots.

The median B. Wurtz work on paper sells for $3,790 across 2 lots.

The median B. Wurtz painting sells for $2,500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | — | 2017-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,790 | $5,040 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,375 | $7,500 | — | 2017-09-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,540 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $1,249 |

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 B. Wurtz worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B. Wurtz work is $2,520. The median B. Wurtz sculpture sells for $4,375 across 2 lots. The median B. Wurtz work on paper sells for $3,790 across 2 lots. The median B. Wurtz painting sells for $2,500 across 1 lots.

### What is B. Wurtz's auction record?

B. Wurtz's auction record is $7,500, set in 2017.

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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.