George Ayling (1887–1960)
George Ayling is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $445. 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 George Ayling sold in 2024 for $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ayling work is $445.
The median George Ayling work on paper sells for $260 across 10 lots.
The median George Ayling painting sells for $679 across 6 lots.
The median George Ayling print sells for $1,750 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,750 | $1,750 | — | 2024-05-09 |
| Paintings | 11 | $679† | $3,891 | 54.5% | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $260†‡ | $1,488 | 66.7% | 2025-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Ayling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,750. Paintings (11 lots) median $679, record $3,891.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $229–$392†‡ | $283†‡ | $445† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $229–$686†‡ | $238†‡ | $1,488 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,891 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $2,652 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,488 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $686‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Ayling worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ayling work is $445. The median George Ayling work on paper sells for $260 across 10 lots. The median George Ayling painting sells for $679 across 6 lots. The median George Ayling print sells for $1,750 across 2 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 George Ayling work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Ayling work on paper is $260. 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 George Ayling's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Ayling work on paper is $1,488.
What is the average price of a George Ayling painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Ayling painting is $679. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Ayling's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Ayling painting is $3,891.
What is George Ayling's auction record?
George Ayling's auction record is $3,891, set in 2021.
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