> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-baldessin · updated 2026-11-02

# George Baldessin (1939–1978)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 106 auction results for George Baldessin at 8 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,199–$2,316, n=16). The auction record is $287,358 for Pear (2026, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pear, 1971 | Bronze | $287,358 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | THREE-SIDED PERSONAGE, 1974 | Cast 2004 enamel paint on cast aluminium | $69,330 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | TRAPEZE, 1965 | Bronze and synthetic polymer paint | $60,664 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | GEORGE BALDESSIN, TRAPEZE, 1965, 1965 | Bronze | $58,418 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | TRAPEZE, 1965 | Bronze and synthetic polymer paint | $58,210 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | GIRL IN STRIPED DRESS WITH BOUQUET OF FLOWERS, c.1977 | Conte pencil and synthetic polymer paint on paper | $56,331 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | PERSONAGE, c.1969 | Ink and oil wash on gesso on incised plywood | $20,799 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Woman with Flowers, 1976 | Charcoal and acrylic on paper | $19,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | WOMAN WITH FLOWERS, 1976 | Conte, charcoal and acrylic on paper | $19,304 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The N.M. Remnant, 1973 | Etching, aquatint and deep etching on paper | $8,451 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $60,664 |
| Prints | 39 | $1,883 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $2,252 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,794 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Baldessin is an Australian artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,009. 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 Baldessin sold in 2026 for $2,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Baldessin work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Baldessin work is $2,009.

The median George Baldessin print sells for $1,868 across 84 lots.

The median George Baldessin sculpture sells for $45,538 across 8 lots.

The median George Baldessin work on paper sells for $14,245 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Baldessin prints typically sell for $1,562–$4,167 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) George Baldessin prints typically sell for $1,000–$1,830 (the middle half of 26 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 | 100 | $1,868†‡ | $57,771‡ | 84% | 2026-06-17 |
| Paintings | 4 | $19,661‡ | $20,799 | 75% | 2024-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $14,245† | $56,331 | 71.4% | 2024-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $45,538† | $287,358 | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $59,541‡ | $287,358 | — | 2026-04-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

George Baldessin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $1,868 with 84% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $19,661, record $20,799. A typical George Baldessin painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $59,541.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,000–$1,830†‡ | $1,383†‡ | $3,096† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $1,562–$4,167†‡ | $2,259†‡ | $57,771‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $287,358 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $69,330 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $57,771‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $56,331 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $45,260‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $20,799 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $19,661 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $16,648† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Baldessin worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Baldessin work is $2,009. The median George Baldessin print sells for $1,868 across 84 lots. The median George Baldessin sculpture sells for $45,538 across 8 lots. The median George Baldessin work on paper sells for $14,245 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Baldessin prints typically sell for $1,562–$4,167 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Baldessin prints typically sell for $1,000–$1,830 (the middle half of 26 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 George Baldessin print?

Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Baldessin print is $1,868. 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 Baldessin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Baldessin print is $57,771. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium George Baldessin print?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Baldessin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,259, 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 small George Baldessin print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Baldessin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,383, 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 George Baldessin's auction record?

George Baldessin's auction record is $287,358, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Baldessin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-baldessin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.