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# Georges Braque (1882–1963)

## What is Georges Braque’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,746 auction results for Georges Braque at 140 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,936 including buyer’s premium (middle half $916–$5,128, n=184). The auction record is $15,845,000 for Paysage à la Ciotat (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paysage à la Ciotat | Oil on canvas | $15,845,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Mandoline à la partition (Le Banjo), 1941 | Oil paint | $10,245,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Le Guéridon, 1882 | Oil paint | $10,103,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 4 | Le Modèle, 1939 | Oil paint | $9,125,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 5 | La bouteille de Bass, 1911 | Oil paint | $8,465,000 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | L'Estaque, 1906 | Oil paint | $6,977,858 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | GEORGES BRAQUE (1882-1963), 1882 | Oil paint | $6,419,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Nature morte à la guitare (rideaux rouge), 1938 | Oil paint | $6,359,899 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 9 | Paysage à L'Estaque, 1907 | Oil paint | $5,924,779 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Atelier I, 1949 | Oil paint | $4,645,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 223 | $213,816 |
| Sculpture | 26 | $16,973 |
| Works on paper | 76 | $13,771 |
| Other | 147 | $3,000 |
| Prints | 1,296 | $2,596 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $70,050 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 535 | $4,715 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,090 | $2,758 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,746 results from 140 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Braque is a French artist with 3,696 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,420. 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 Georges Braque sold in 2026 for $238,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Georges Braque works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Georges Braque work worth?

Across 2,676 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Braque work is $2,420.

The median Georges Braque print sells for $2,040 across 2,087 lots.

The median Georges Braque painting sells for $213,816 across 219 lots.

The median Georges Braque work on paper sells for $21,250 across 110 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Georges Braque prints typically sell for $1,025–$3,636 (the middle half of 1,305 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Braque prints typically sell for $951–$5,272 (the middle half of 611 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 | 2,574 | $2,040†‡ | $85,000† | 81.1% | 2026-10-09 |
| Paintings | 236 | $213,816†‡ | $15.8M | 92.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 127 | $21,250†‡ | $4.2M | 86.6% | 2026-05-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $22,064‡ | $131,250 | 75% | 2026-02-25 |
| Photography | 7 | $396† | $118,750 | 85.7% | 2024-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 194 | $277,850†‡ | $15.8M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Georges Braque's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,574 lots) median $2,040 with 81.1% sell-through. Paintings (236 lots) median $213,816, record $15,845,000. A typical Georges Braque painting sells for around 105× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 194 lots) the median is $277,850.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,305 | $1,025–$3,636†‡ | $1,900†‡ | $53,196 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 611 | $951–$5,272†‡ | $2,600†‡ | $81,920 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $511–$3,262†‡ | $2,555†‡ | $32,900 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $63,000–$221,887†‡ | $102,612†‡ | $10.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 98 | $217,093–$981,375† | $449,102† | $15.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $136,650–$672,957† | $416,250† | $4.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $5,952–$41,860†‡ | $16,379†‡ | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $25,617–$222,315‡ | $74,926‡ | $4.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $9,641–$33,565‡ | $19,852‡ | $82,886 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $256–$1,200 | $480 | $118,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $15.8M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $10.2M |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $4.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $131,250 |
| Photography | 2021 | $118,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $85,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $82,886 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Braque worth?

Across 2,676 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Braque work is $2,420. The median Georges Braque print sells for $2,040 across 2,087 lots. The median Georges Braque painting sells for $213,816 across 219 lots. The median Georges Braque work on paper sells for $21,250 across 110 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georges Braque prints typically sell for $1,025–$3,636 (the middle half of 1,305 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Braque prints typically sell for $951–$5,272 (the middle half of 611 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 Georges Braque print?

Based on 2,087 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Braque print is $2,040. 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 Georges Braque's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Braque print is $85,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $85,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Georges Braque painting?

Based on 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Braque painting is $213,816. 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 Georges Braque's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Braque painting is $15,845,000.

### What is the average price of a Georges Braque work on paper?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Braque work on paper is $21,250. 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 Georges Braque's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Braque work on paper is $4,182,500.

### What is the average price of a small Georges Braque print?

Based on 1,305 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Braque print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Georges Braque print?

Based on 611 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Braque print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Georges Braque's auction record?

Georges Braque's auction record is $15,845,000, set in 2013.

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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, “Georges Braque auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-braque (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.