George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
George Bernard Shaw is an Irish artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $587. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Bernard Shaw is recorded as sold in 2024 for $1,780; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Bernard Shaw work is $587.
The median George Bernard Shaw photograph sells for $685 across 26 lots.
The median George Bernard Shaw work on paper sells for $1,017 across 9 lots.
The median George Bernard Shaw print sells for $262 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $262‡ | $291‡ | — | 2025-07-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,102 | $1,695 | — | 2009-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,017‡ | $1,780‡ | 69.2% | 2024-07-25 |
| Photography | 32 | $685‡ | $3,522 | 81.3% | 2024-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,780‡ | $3,522 | — | 2024-05-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Bernard Shaw's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $262. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,102, record $1,695. A typical George Bernard Shaw painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,780.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $3,522 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,780‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,761 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,743 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,695 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $509 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $291‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $232‡ |
‡ 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 Bernard Shaw worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Bernard Shaw work is $587. The median George Bernard Shaw photograph sells for $685 across 26 lots. The median George Bernard Shaw work on paper sells for $1,017 across 9 lots. The median George Bernard Shaw print sells for $262 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a George Bernard Shaw photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bernard Shaw photograph is $685. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Bernard Shaw's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bernard Shaw photograph is $3,522.
What is the average price of a George Bernard Shaw work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Bernard Shaw work on paper is $1,017. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Bernard Shaw's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Bernard Shaw work on paper is $1,780. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is George Bernard Shaw's auction record?
George Bernard Shaw's auction record is $3,522, set in 2009.
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