George Hendrik Breitner (1857–1923)
George Hendrik Breitner is a Dutch artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $10,852. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Hendrik Breitner sold in 2026 for $23,228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hendrik Breitner work is $10,852.
The median George Hendrik Breitner painting sells for $16,872 across 40 lots.
The median George Hendrik Breitner work on paper sells for $3,734 across 30 lots.
The median George Hendrik Breitner print sells for $233 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Hendrik Breitner work on papers typically sell for $1,881–$5,521 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) George Hendrik Breitner paintings typically sell for $15,625–$49,880 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $233† | $233† | — | 2021-10-07 |
| Paintings | 49 | $16,872† | $299,539 | 81.6% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $3,734† | $98,379† | 90.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $130,387† | $440,057 | — | 2022-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
George Hendrik Breitner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $233. Paintings (49 lots) median $16,872, record $299,539. A typical George Hendrik Breitner painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $130,387.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,526–$17,819† | $7,523† | $69,317 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $15,625–$49,880† | $19,960† | $126,480† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,881–$5,521† | $3,613† | $26,962 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,355–$27,952† | $13,553† | $98,379† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $299,539 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $126,480† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $98,379† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $30,615 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $233† |
† 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 George Hendrik Breitner worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hendrik Breitner work is $10,852. The median George Hendrik Breitner painting sells for $16,872 across 40 lots. The median George Hendrik Breitner work on paper sells for $3,734 across 30 lots. The median George Hendrik Breitner print sells for $233 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Hendrik Breitner work on papers typically sell for $1,881–$5,521 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Hendrik Breitner paintings typically sell for $15,625–$49,880 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a George Hendrik Breitner painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hendrik Breitner painting is $16,872. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Hendrik Breitner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hendrik Breitner painting is $299,539.
What is the average price of a George Hendrik Breitner work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hendrik Breitner work on paper is $3,734. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Hendrik Breitner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hendrik Breitner work on paper is $98,379. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $98,379 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small George Hendrik Breitner work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hendrik Breitner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,613, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium George Hendrik Breitner painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Hendrik Breitner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Hendrik Breitner's auction record?
George Hendrik Breitner's auction record is $440,057, set in 2007.
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