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# Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus (1908–2001)

Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus is a French artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $33,616.

A work by Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus sold in 2014 for $41,373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus work is $33,616.

The median Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus work on paper sells for $33,616 across 4 lots.

The median Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus print sells for $354 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $354‡ | $354‡ | — | 2026-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $33,616 | $41,373 | — | 2016-11-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $41,373 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $37,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $354‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus work is $33,616. The median Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus work on paper sells for $33,616 across 4 lots. The median Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus print sells for $354 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus's auction record?

Balthasar Klossowski dit Balthus's auction record is $41,373, set in 2014.

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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.