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# Henri Gaudier-brzeska (1891–1915)

## What is Henri Gaudier-brzeska’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Henri Gaudier-brzeska at 16 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,620 including buyer’s premium (middle half $876–$4,029, n=30). The auction record is $164,341 for The Wrestlers (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wrestlers, 1891 | Linocut, on laid paper | $164,341 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | Abstract Composition, 1914 | Pastel | $154,235 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Charm, 1914 | Irish green marble, unique | $138,811 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Sleeping Fawn | Bronze with brown patina | $134,411 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 5 | Wrestlers, 1914 | Herculite relief | $64,823 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Knuckle-Duster, 1914 | Cut brass, unique | $61,821 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Maquette for Flower Vase I (Garden Ornament 2) | Bronze with brown-gold patina | $58,349 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | THE MADONNA OF 'THE MIRACLE' WITH SELF-PORTRAIT, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $55,754 | Olympia Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Female Nude, 1913 | Pen and ink on paper | $49,555 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Standing Male Nude, 1913 | Pen and ink on paper | $49,555 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $21,637 |
| Other | 14 | $6,507 |
| Works on paper | 82 | $3,715 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $7,331 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $3,715 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Gaudier-brzeska is a French artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,833. 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 Henri Gaudier-brzeska sold in 2026 for $20,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Gaudier-brzeska work worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Gaudier-brzeska work is $3,833.

The median Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on paper sells for $2,927 across 97 lots.

The median Henri Gaudier-brzeska sculpture sells for $23,298 across 16 lots.

The median Henri Gaudier-brzeska print sells for $12,364 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on papers typically sell for $1,452–$5,705 (the middle half of 88 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 | 10 | $12,364‡ | $164,341 | 90% | 2024-06-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $55,754 | $55,754 | — | 2023-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 103 | $2,927†‡ | $154,235 | 94.2% | 2026-05-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $23,298† | $138,811 | 88.9% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $134,411 | $164,341 | — | 2023-03-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henri Gaudier-brzeska's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $12,364 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $55,754, record $55,754. A typical Henri Gaudier-brzeska painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $134,411.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $6,621–$25,669‡ | $12,364‡ | $164,341 |

‡ 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) | 88 | $1,452–$5,705†‡ | $2,917†‡ | $154,235 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,944–$10,439 | $5,431 | $20,981 |

† 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) | 11 | $10,184–$45,310 | $20,524 | $138,811 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $164,341 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $154,235 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $138,811 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $134,411 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $55,754 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $49,555 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $25,720‡ |

‡ 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 Henri Gaudier-brzeska worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Gaudier-brzeska work is $3,833. The median Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on paper sells for $2,927 across 97 lots. The median Henri Gaudier-brzeska sculpture sells for $23,298 across 16 lots. The median Henri Gaudier-brzeska print sells for $12,364 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on papers typically sell for $1,452–$5,705 (the middle half of 88 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 Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on paper?

Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on paper is $2,927. 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 Henri Gaudier-brzeska's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on paper is $154,235.

### What is the average price of a Henri Gaudier-brzeska sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Gaudier-brzeska sculpture is $23,298. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Gaudier-brzeska's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Gaudier-brzeska sculpture is $138,811.

### What is the average price of a small Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on paper?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Gaudier-brzeska work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,917, 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 Henri Gaudier-brzeska sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Gaudier-brzeska sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Henri Gaudier-brzeska's auction record?

Henri Gaudier-brzeska's auction record is $164,341, set in 2009.

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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, “Henri Gaudier-brzeska auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-gaudier-brzeska (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.