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# Georges Bru (1933–2023)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Georges Bru at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $352 including buyer’s premium (middle half $310–$378, n=6). The auction record is $2,410 for 4 oeuvres sur papier, mine de plomb, encre de Chine, fusain, feutre de couleur (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 oeuvres sur papier, mine de plomb, encre de Chine, fusain, feutre de couleur | Mine de plomb, encre de Chine, fusain, feutre de couleur | $2,410 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Untitled | Graphite on paper | $1,615 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | La cantinière | Technique mixte sur papier | $779 | Ader | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Personnage à l'air serein, 1994 | Crayon | $757 | Digard | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Femme aux chiens | Oil on canvas | $727 | Tajan | Jul 2015 |
| 6 | Animal buvant | Crayon et estompe | $695 | Ader | May 2021 |
| 7 | Buste d’homme | Mine de plomb et crayon gras | $440 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Animal sur plan incliné | Technique mixte et grattage sur papier | $389 | Ader | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Personnage nu au harnachement | Dessin à la mine de plomb et estompe | $380 | De Baecque et Associés | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Animal blessé, 1974 | Crayon et pastel sur papier | $370 | Digard | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $440 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $779 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Bru is a French artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $415. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Georges Bru sold in 2026 for $757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Bru work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bru work is $415.

The median Georges Bru work on paper sells for $410 across 12 lots.

The median Georges Bru painting sells for $727 across 1 lots.

The median Georges Bru print sells for $303 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $303 | $303 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 1 | $727 | $727 | — | 2015-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $410† | $2,410 | 92.3% | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Georges Bru's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $303. Paintings (1 lots) median $727, record $727. A typical Georges Bru painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $259–$395† | $352† | $695 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,615 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $727 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $303 |

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 Bru worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Bru work is $415. The median Georges Bru work on paper sells for $410 across 12 lots. The median Georges Bru painting sells for $727 across 1 lots. The median Georges Bru print sells for $303 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Bru work on paper is $410. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Georges Bru's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Bru work on paper is $2,410.

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

Georges Bru's auction record is $2,410, set in 2008.

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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 Bru auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-bru (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.