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# George Arthur Carlson (b. 1940)

## What is George Arthur Carlson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for George Arthur Carlson at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$3,353, n=10). The auction record is $34,600 for I'm the Drum (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I'm the Drum, 1940 | Bronze | $34,600 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Blessing the Fields, 1989 | Pastel on paper | $6,150 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Rosetta Waiting, 1983 | Bronze | $4,978 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Standing Figure with Eagle) | Bronze, edition 9 of 14 | $4,305 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 5 | The Lead Shank, 1984 | Bronze | $4,224 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Ancient Sounds, 1991 | Monoprint | $738 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Sorting The Beans, 1992 | Monoprint | $516 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Adolescent Girls, 1992 | Monoprint | $467 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Turkey Feather Headdress, 1992 | Monoprint | $418 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Tarahumara Portfolio, 1983 | Offset lithograph, edition 163 of 300 | $369 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |


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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $516 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Arthur Carlson is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $627.

A work by George Arthur Carlson sold in 2026 for $738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 George Arthur Carlson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a George Arthur Carlson work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Arthur Carlson work is $627.

The median George Arthur Carlson print sells for $369 across 5 lots.

The median George Arthur Carlson sculpture sells for $4,642 across 4 lots.

The median George Arthur Carlson work on paper sells for $6,150 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $369 | $516 | — | 2026-05-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,150 | $6,150 | — | 2026-03-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,642 | $34,600 | — | 2026-02-27 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $319–$467 | $369 | $516 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $34,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,150 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,978 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $516 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $467 |

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 George Arthur Carlson worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Arthur Carlson work is $627. The median George Arthur Carlson print sells for $369 across 5 lots. The median George Arthur Carlson sculpture sells for $4,642 across 4 lots. The median George Arthur Carlson work on paper sells for $6,150 across 1 lots.

### What is George Arthur Carlson's auction record?

George Arthur Carlson's auction record is $34,600, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.