Günter Brus (1938–2024)
What is Günter Brus’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 365 auction results for Günter Brus at 20 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,925 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,821–$12,594, n=12). The auction record is $242,540 for Von unten nach oben (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Von unten nach oben, 1960 | Dispersion on paper | $242,540 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Informel, 1960 | India ink on paper; framed | $165,101 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Die rote Tödin, 1981 | Graphite | $136,177 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (mixed media, India ink on paper), 1962 | Mixed media, India ink on paper; framed | $126,708 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | An Mendelssohn Bartholdy, dem Menschen und dem Künstler, (19)85 | Mixed media on brownish wove paper with white margin | $118,360 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Informel, 1960 | India ink on paper; framed | $109,375 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Der Mensch kann Leben retten. Zerstört ihn nicht!, 1989 | Mixed media on paper on canvas; framed | $97,290 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Eine Dienstreise in den Dunstkreis, 1990 | Pencil on paper; framed | $90,223 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Eine Dienstreise in den Dunstkreis, 1990 | Pencil on paper; framed | $89,850 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Europa, 1938 | Aquarelle, mine de plomb et pastel sur papier kraft | $65,920 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $17,622 |
| Works on paper | 64 | $11,831 |
| Other | 46 | $8,910 |
| Photographs | 13 | $3,649 |
| Prints | 24 | $1,698 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $81,605 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $23,672 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $8,260 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 365 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Günter Brus is an Austrian artist with 681 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,032. 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 Günter Brus sold in 2026 for $5,373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 355 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Günter Brus work is $5,032.
The median Günter Brus work on paper sells for $8,785 across 59 lots.
The median Günter Brus print sells for $3,943 across 17 lots.
The median Günter Brus photograph sells for $6,116 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Günter Brus work on papers typically sell for $4,546–$11,414 (the middle half of 45 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 | 18 | $3,943†‡ | $33,082 | 94.4% | 2025-03-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $17,813 | $17,813 | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $8,785†‡ | $242,540 | 92.2% | 2026-06-13 |
| Photography | 10 | $6,116 | $16,244 | 80% | 2022-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $79,604‡ | $242,540 | — | 2026-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Günter Brus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $3,943 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $17,813, record $17,813. A typical Günter Brus painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $79,604.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,698–$7,889‡ | $4,095‡ | $12,674 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $247–$14,088†‡ | $389†‡ | $33,082 |
† 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) | 45 | $4,546–$11,414†‡ | $7,035†‡ | $90,223 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $13,938–$28,722†‡ | $19,132†‡ | $52,630 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $2,098–$9,575 | $2,857 | $12,576 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $242,540 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $136,177 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $33,082 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $17,813 |
| Photography | 2019 | $16,244 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $14,088 |
| Photography | 2018 | $12,576 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Günter Brus worth?
Across 355 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Günter Brus work is $5,032. The median Günter Brus work on paper sells for $8,785 across 59 lots. The median Günter Brus print sells for $3,943 across 17 lots. The median Günter Brus photograph sells for $6,116 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Günter Brus work on papers typically sell for $4,546–$11,414 (the middle half of 45 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 Günter Brus work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günter Brus work on paper is $8,785. 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 Günter Brus's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Günter Brus work on paper is $242,540.
What is the average price of a Günter Brus print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Günter Brus print is $3,943. 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 Günter Brus's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Günter Brus print is $33,082.
What is the average price of a small Günter Brus work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Günter Brus work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,035, 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 small Günter Brus print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Günter Brus print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Günter Brus's auction record?
Günter Brus's auction record is $242,540, set in 2020.
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