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George Brecht

American · 1924–2008 · Painter, Sculptor

American artist and composer (1926-2008)

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15lots offered2003–2026years recorded92%sold (12)$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. George Brecht, Six Translocations for the Isle of Wight, from the Book of the Tumbler on Fire, c.1969-1970, pen and ink on printed map on boardSix Translocations for the Isle of Wight, from the Book of the Tumbler on FireBonhams · $18,000≈ £9,121≈ €13,379Sign up to see
  2. George Brecht, This Sentence is Weightless, 1969, Federwaage und 24 gestanzte Metallbleche, verbunden durch je 2 MetallringeThis Sentence is WeightlessGrisebach · €9,375≈ $10,296≈ £7,990Sign up to see
  3. George Brecht, Involuntary Displacement of the Geographical Center of a Country, 1969-70 (From Volume 2, Chapter 3, Land Mass Transportation, of the Book of the Tumbler on Fire), ink on printed mapInvoluntary Displacement of the Geographical Center of a Country, 1969-70 (From Volume 2, Chapter 3, Land Mass Transportation, of the Book of the Tumbler on Fire)Bonhams · $10,200≈ £5,168≈ €7,581Sign up to see

George Brecht’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 13 auction results for George Brecht between 2003 and 2026, of which 12 sold (92%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $208Sign up free to see to $18kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $18kSign up free to see for Six Translocations for the Isle of Wight, from the Book of the Tumbler on Fire at Bonhams in May 2007. The most common medium is drawings (3 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (4), Van Ham (3) and Farsettiarte (2).

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  1. George Brecht, BRONZE, sculpture
    BRONZE
    Sculpture
    35.0 x 35.0 x 2.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 132
    €227≈ $265≈ £197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–400View at Capitolium Art ↗
  2. George Brecht, Ohne Titel, 1988, Postkarte
    Ohne Titel, 1988
    Postkarte
    10,5 x 15cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 31
    €1,716≈ $1,767≈ £1,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. George Brecht, Ohne Titel (Johannes Theodor Baargeld gewidmet), 1981, Farbserigrafie auf Velin
    Ohne Titel (Johannes Theodor Baargeld gewidmet), 1981
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 42/60
    33,5 x 23,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 133
    €198≈ $208≈ £165Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  4. George Brecht, Event, 1981, etched glass
    Event, 1981
    etched glass
    2⅜ h x 5½ w x ¼ d in (6 x 14 x 1 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 236
    $387≈ £310≈ €362Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  5. George Brecht, Universal Machine, 1965, offset lithograph, mixed media, clothbound clamshell box, glass
    Universal Machine, 1965
    Lithograph
    11 h x 11 w x 1½ d in (28 x 28 x 4 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 370
    $2,142≈ £1,718≈ €2,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  6. George Brecht, The Bottle Bottle-Opener, 1966/1980, Weinflasche, Korken und Korkenzieher
    The Bottle Bottle-Opener, 1966/1980
    Weinflasche, Korken und Korkenzieher · ed. 19/42
    36 x 7 x 7cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 86
    €1,320≈ $1,601≈ £1,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. George Brecht, This Sentence is Weightless, 1969, Federwaage und 24 gestanzte Metallbleche, verbunden durch je 2 Metallringe
    This Sentence is Weightless, 1969
    Drawing
    244 × 6,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 816
    €9,375≈ $10,296≈ £7,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  8. George Brecht, Water Yam, 1962/1965
    Water Yam, 1962/1965
    9 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8 3/4in (24 x 4.5 x 22cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 252
    $1,200≈ £608≈ €892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  9. George Brecht, Involuntary Displacement of the Geographical Center of a Country, 1969-70 (From Volume 2, Chapter 3, Land Mass Transportation, of the Book of the Tumbler on Fire), ink on printed map
    Involuntary Displacement of the Geographical Center of a Country, 1969-70 (From Volume 2, Chapter 3, Land Mass Transportation, of the Book of the Tumbler on Fire)
    Drawing
    13 3/4 x 12 1/2in (35 x 31.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 253
    $10,200≈ £5,168≈ €7,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. George Brecht, Six Translocations for the Isle of Wight, from the Book of the Tumbler on Fire, c.1969-1970, pen and ink on printed map on board
    Six Translocations for the Isle of Wight, from the Book of the Tumbler on Fire, c.1969-1970
    Drawing · Board
    20 1/4 x 27 1/2in (51.5 x 70cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 254
    $18,000≈ £9,121≈ €13,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by George Brecht that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

George Brecht works on paper (3)George Brecht drawings (3)

George Brecht: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by George Brecht at auction?

$18,000Sign up free to see, for Six Translocations for the Isle of Wight, from the Book of the Tumbler on Fire at Bonhams (May 2007) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for George Brecht?

The median sale price is $1.7kSign up free to see across 12 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by George Brecht have sold at auction?

12 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell George Brecht?

Bonhams, Van Ham and Farsettiarte account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Van Ham · Farsettiarte

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