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# Georges Bataille (1897–1962)

Georges Bataille is a French artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,443.

A work by Georges Bataille sold in 2022 for $1,475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Bataille work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bataille work is $1,443.

The median Georges Bataille print sells for $5,083 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $5,083 | $6,421 | — | 2016-12-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,421 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,746 |

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 Georges Bataille worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bataille work is $1,443. The median Georges Bataille print sells for $5,083 across 2 lots.

### What is Georges Bataille's auction record?

Georges Bataille's auction record is $42,154, set in 2021.

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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.