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# George Bauer Dunbar (1927–2024)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for George Bauer Dunbar at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,062–$16,250, n=9). The auction record is $41,250 for Coin du Lestin XXX (2025, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coin du Lestin XXX, 1927 | Gold leaf on red clay | $41,250 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Palladium leaf on black clay | $32,940 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Gold leaf on black clay | $25,620 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Gold leaf on red and black clay | $24,400 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Moon gold leaf on red and black clay | $24,400 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Gold leaf over red and black clay on board | $24,320 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Gold leaf on red and black clay | $23,180 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Silver leaf over black clay | $21,960 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Coin du Lestin, 1927 | Gold leaf on red clay | $21,250 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (gold and metal leaf on red clay), 1927 | Gold and metal leaf on red clay | $16,900 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 51 | $4,880 |
| Paintings | 16 | $1,688 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,427 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $23,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $6,337 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,952 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Bauer Dunbar is an American artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Bauer Dunbar sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $18,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Bauer Dunbar work worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Bauer Dunbar work is $3,750.

The median George Bauer Dunbar painting sells for $2,200 across 15 lots.

The median George Bauer Dunbar work on paper sells for $1,939 across 12 lots.

The median George Bauer Dunbar sculpture sells for $3,264 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $830† | $1,250† | — | 2024-11-09 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,200† | $12,500† | 93.8% | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,939† | $7,187† | — | 2026-04-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $3,264† | $5,000† | 66.7% | 2025-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $27,500† | $41,250 | — | 2025-04-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

George Bauer Dunbar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $830. Paintings (16 lots) median $2,200, record $12,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical George Bauer Dunbar painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $27,500.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,220–$2,200† | $1,586† | $7,250† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $836–$1,939† | $1,830† | $4,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,200–$3,600† | $3,250† | $7,187† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,975–$3,675† | $2,928† | $5,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,500† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,187† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,250† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $411 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Bauer Dunbar worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Bauer Dunbar work is $3,750. The median George Bauer Dunbar painting sells for $2,200 across 15 lots. The median George Bauer Dunbar work on paper sells for $1,939 across 12 lots. The median George Bauer Dunbar sculpture sells for $3,264 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Bauer Dunbar painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bauer Dunbar painting is $2,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Bauer Dunbar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bauer Dunbar painting is $12,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a George Bauer Dunbar work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bauer Dunbar work on paper is $1,939. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Bauer Dunbar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bauer Dunbar work on paper is $7,187. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,187 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a George Bauer Dunbar sculpture?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bauer Dunbar sculpture is $3,264. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Bauer Dunbar's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bauer Dunbar sculpture is $5,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is George Bauer Dunbar's auction record?

George Bauer Dunbar's auction record is $41,250, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.