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# 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.

## What is a George Brecht work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Brecht auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-brecht (updated 2026-11-02).

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.