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Brion Gysin

American · 1916–1986 · Painter, Draughtsman

British-Canadian painter, writer, sound poet, and performance artist (1916-1986)

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5auction results2019–2026years recorded60%sold (3)$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Brion Gysin, Dreamachine, 1985, Plexiglas, paperboard, lightbulb, tape, motor, electric component and painted wood baseDreamachinePhillips · $25,800≈ £19,242≈ €22,253Sign up to see
  2. Brion Gysin, Construction écrite II, 1960, Colour inkConstruction écrite IIKornfeld · CHF 1,000≈ $1,103≈ £881≈ €1,025Sign up to see
  3. Brion Gysin, Untitled, watercolour and gouache 17 x 24.5cm .UntitledSworders · £450≈ $582≈ €523Sign up to see

Brion Gysin’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Brion Gysin between 2019 and 2026, of which 3 sold (60%). Recorded sale prices range from $582Sign up free to see to $25.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $25.8kSign up free to see for Dreamachine at Phillips in June 2026. Most results come from Pandolfini (2), Phillips (1) and Kornfeld (1).

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  1. Brion Gysin, Dreamachine, 1985, Plexiglas, paperboard, lightbulb, tape, motor, electric component and painted wood base
    Dreamachine, 1985
    Plexiglas, paperboard, lightbulb, tape, motor, electric component and painted wood base · Paper
    sculpture 42 x 12 x 12 in. (106.7 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm) base 24 x 18 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm) overall 66 x 18 x 18 in. (167.6 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    $25,800≈ £19,242≈ €22,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Brion Gysin, Construction écrite II, 1960, Colour ink
    Construction écrite II, 1960
    Drawing
    34.5 x 26 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 998
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,103≈ £881≈ €1,025HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  3. Brion Gysin, Untitled, watercolour and gouache 17 x 24.5cm .
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 329
    £450≈ $582≈ €523HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Sworders ↗
  4. Brion Gysin, Brion Gysionb, BRION GYSIONB (Taplow (UK)
    Brion Gysionb
    BRION GYSIONB (Taplow (UK)
    Pandolfini · · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–300View at Pandolfini ↗
  5. Brion Gysin, Brion Gyson, BRION GYSON (Taplow (UK)
    Brion Gyson
    BRION GYSON (Taplow (UK)
    Pandolfini · · Lot 117
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–1,000View at Pandolfini ↗

Brion Gysin works on paper (3)

Brion Gysin: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Brion Gysin at auction?

$25,800Sign up free to see, for Dreamachine at Phillips (June 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Brion Gysin?

The median sale price is $1.1kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Brion Gysin have sold at auction?

3 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Brion Gysin?

Pandolfini, Phillips and Kornfeld account for the most recorded results. Pandolfini · Phillips · Kornfeld

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