George Brecht (1926–2008)
George Brecht is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,318. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Brecht sold in 2026 for $1,733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Brecht work is $1,318.
The median George Brecht print sells for $1,213 across 13 lots.
The median George Brecht work on paper sells for $1,318 across 3 lots.
The median George Brecht photograph sells for $18,494 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 | 16 | $1,213‡ | $30,000 | 81.3% | 2026-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,318‡ | $2,022‡ | — | 2019-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $11,842 | $11,842 | — | 2011-09-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $18,494 | $18,494 | — | 2016-10-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $251–$3,950‡ | $852‡ | $30,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1990 | $19,632 |
| Photography | 2016 | $18,494 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $11,842 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,022‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,318‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Brecht worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Brecht work is $1,318. The median George Brecht print sells for $1,213 across 13 lots. The median George Brecht work on paper sells for $1,318 across 3 lots. The median George Brecht photograph sells for $18,494 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a George Brecht print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Brecht print is $1,213. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Brecht's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Brecht print is $30,000.
What is George Brecht's auction record?
George Brecht's auction record is $30,000, set in 2023.
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