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# Georges Bataille

Georges Bataille is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Georges Bataille sold in 2023 for $5,578, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Bataille work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bataille work is $438.

The median Georges Bataille print sells for $431 across 3 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 | 4 | $431 | $5,578 | 75% | 2023-03-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,578 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $431 |

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 Georges Bataille worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bataille work is $438. The median Georges Bataille print sells for $431 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Georges Bataille's auction record?

Georges Bataille's auction record is $5,578, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Georges Bataille auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bataille-georges (updated 2026-11-01).

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.