Breyten Breytenbach (1939–2024)
Breyten Breytenbach is a South African artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,319. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Breyten Breytenbach sold in 2026 for $10,966, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Breyten Breytenbach work is $1,319.
The median Breyten Breytenbach painting sells for $1,902 across 7 lots.
The median Breyten Breytenbach work on paper sells for $258 across 6 lots.
The median Breyten Breytenbach print sells for $257 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 | 3 | $257 | $257 | — | 2025-03-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,902† | $10,966 | — | 2026-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $258 | $4,782 | — | 2026-02-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Breyten Breytenbach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $257. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,902, record $10,966. A typical Breyten Breytenbach painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,966 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,782 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,144† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,348 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $257 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Breyten Breytenbach worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Breyten Breytenbach work is $1,319. The median Breyten Breytenbach painting sells for $1,902 across 7 lots. The median Breyten Breytenbach work on paper sells for $258 across 6 lots. The median Breyten Breytenbach print sells for $257 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Breyten Breytenbach's auction record?
Breyten Breytenbach's auction record is $10,966, set in 2026.
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