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

# George Bellows (1882–1925)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 329 auction results for George Bellows at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $967–$3,046, n=20). The auction record is $7,893,000 for Evening Swell (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evening Swell, 1911 | Oil paint | $7,893,000 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Gramercy Park, 1882 | Oil paint | $3,199,500 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 3 | The Dock, 1913 | Painting | $1,985,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Two Women, 1882 | Oil on canvas | $1,265,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Cloud Shadows, 1882 | Painting | $962,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Basketball, 1906 | Paper | $623,400 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Wet Night, 1916 | Oil paint | $612,300 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 8 | Green Point, 1913 | Painting | $486,400 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 9 | Sun Glow, 1913 | Painting | $481,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splinter Beach, 1913 | Charcoal sticks | $1,263,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $233,000 |
| Other | 6 | $29,688 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $5,938 |
| Prints | 249 | $3,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $5,760 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 185 | $2,600 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 329 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Bellows is an American artist with 394 auction lots recorded since 1998, 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 Bellows sold in 2026 for $38,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 George Bellows works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [George Bellows on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-bellows?ref=kg:george-bellows) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a George Bellows work worth?

Across 327 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Bellows work is $3,750.

The median George Bellows print sells for $2,990 across 249 lots.

The median George Bellows painting sells for $281,000 across 29 lots.

The median George Bellows work on paper sells for $3,545 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Bellows prints typically sell for $1,226–$5,000 (the middle half of 160 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) George Bellows prints typically sell for $2,272–$8,750 (the middle half of 82 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 | 266 | $2,990† | $1.3M | 93.6% | 2026-04-22 |
| Paintings | 29 | $281,000 | $7.9M | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,545 | $623,400 | — | 2025-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $313,000 | $7.9M | — | 2016-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

George Bellows's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (266 lots) median $2,990 with 93.6% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $281,000, record $7,893,000. A typical George Bellows painting sells for around 94× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $313,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 160 | $1,226–$5,000† | $2,400† | $50,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $2,272–$8,750 | $5,020 | $1.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $125,562–$485,050 | $367,750 | $2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $83,650–$352,000 | $231,750 | $7.9M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,446–$13,769 | $3,185 | $623,400 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $7.9M |
| Paintings | 2002 | $3.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $623,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $168,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $56,400 |

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 Bellows worth?

Across 327 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Bellows work is $3,750. The median George Bellows print sells for $2,990 across 249 lots. The median George Bellows painting sells for $281,000 across 29 lots. The median George Bellows work on paper sells for $3,545 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Bellows prints typically sell for $1,226–$5,000 (the middle half of 160 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Bellows prints typically sell for $2,272–$8,750 (the middle half of 82 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 Bellows print?

Based on 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bellows print is $2,990. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Bellows's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bellows print is $1,263,750.

### What is the average price of a George Bellows painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bellows painting is $281,000.

### What is George Bellows's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bellows painting is $7,893,000.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bellows work on paper is $3,545.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bellows work on paper is $623,400.

### What is the average price of a small George Bellows print?

Based on 160 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Bellows print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Bellows print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Bellows's auction record?

George Bellows's auction record is $7,893,000, set in 2013.

---

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 Bellows auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-bellows (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.