Adrian George (1944–2021)
What is Adrian George’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Adrian George at 10 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $279 including buyer’s premium (middle half $207–$337, n=6). The auction record is $8,677 for David Bowie (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bowie, 1983 | Ink and gouache on card, unframed | $8,677 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 2 | David Hockney, 1976 | Ink and Tipp-ex on card | $3,208 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | The Sash, 1984 | Oil on board | $885 | Roseberys London | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Vivienne Reclining, 1982 | Crayon on paper | $539 | Roseberys London | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Sarah in Violet, 1979 | Coloured pencil on paper | $539 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Vivienne in my suit, 1978 | Coloured pencil on paper | $479 | Roseberys London | May 2021 |
| 7 | The Worship of Oro, 1944 | Pastel | $461 | Sworders | Aug 2023 |
| 8 | Marinka | Pastel on paper | $460 | Roseberys London | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Patmeia, 1977 | Coloured pencil on paper | $350 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Ringo Starr, 1976 | Ink and correction fluid on paper | $325 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $461 |
| Prints | 17 | $120 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $205 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Adrian George is a British (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $279. 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 Adrian George sold in 2026 for $296, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian George work is $279.
The median Adrian George print sells for $120 across 23 lots.
The median Adrian George work on paper sells for $461 across 18 lots.
The median Adrian George painting sells for $929 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Adrian George prints typically sell for $34–$189 (the middle half of 21 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 | 26 | $120†‡ | $468† | 88.5% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 2 | $929† | $972† | — | 2021-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $461†‡ | $8,677 | 75% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,208† | $8,677 | — | 2018-11-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adrian George's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $120 with 88.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $929, record $972. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $972 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Adrian George painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,208.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $34–$189†‡ | $103†‡ | $308 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $307–$539† | $461† | $8,677 |
† 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 | 2016 | $8,677 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,208 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $972† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $885 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $468† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $308 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adrian George worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian George work is $279. The median Adrian George print sells for $120 across 23 lots. The median Adrian George work on paper sells for $461 across 18 lots. The median Adrian George painting sells for $929 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adrian George prints typically sell for $34–$189 (the middle half of 21 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 Adrian George print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian George print is $120. 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 Adrian George's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian George print is $468. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $468 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Adrian George work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian George work on paper is $461. 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 Adrian George's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian George work on paper is $8,677.
What is the average price of a medium Adrian George print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adrian George print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $103, 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 medium Adrian George work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adrian George work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Adrian George's auction record?
Adrian George's auction record is $8,677, set in 2016.
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