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# George Matthew Bruestle (1872–1939)

George Matthew Bruestle is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,528. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Matthew Bruestle sold in 2024 for $4,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Matthew Bruestle work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Matthew Bruestle work is $1,528.

The median George Matthew Bruestle painting sells for $1,465 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Matthew Bruestle paintings typically sell for $894–$1,821 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,465‡ | $3,750 | 83.9% | 2023-07-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $894–$1,821‡ | $1,155‡ | $2,875 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,900‡ |

‡ 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 Matthew Bruestle worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Matthew Bruestle work is $1,528. The median George Matthew Bruestle painting sells for $1,465 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Matthew Bruestle paintings typically sell for $894–$1,821 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a George Matthew Bruestle painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Matthew Bruestle painting is $1,465. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Matthew Bruestle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Matthew Bruestle painting is $3,750.

### What is the average price of a small George Matthew Bruestle painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Matthew Bruestle painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Matthew Bruestle's auction record?

George Matthew Bruestle's auction record is $4,127, set in 2024.

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

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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.