George Blackie Sticks (1843–1938)
What is George Blackie Sticks’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for George Blackie Sticks at 22 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,709 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,283–$2,155, n=13). The auction record is $6,672 for A good spot for fishing, Glencoe (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A good spot for fishing, Glencoe, 1871 | Oil on canvas | $6,672 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 2 | A GLENCOE STREAM, 1891 | Signed and dated 1891, oil on canvas | $4,115 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | A SUMMER DAY IN THE TROSSACHS, 1877 | Signed and dated 1877, signed, inscribed and dated verso, oil on canvas, and a companion, 'Eagle's Glen', a pair | $3,456 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | GLEN FINLAS NEAR THE TROSSACHS, 1870 | Signed and dated 1870, signed, inscribed and dated verso, oil on canvas | $3,077 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | PASS IN GLENCOE, SUNSET, 1870 | Signed and dated 1870, signed, inscribed and dated verso, oil on canvas | $3,077 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | TANTALLON CASTLE, 1873 | Signed and dated 1873, oil on canvas | $2,735 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Glencoe, 1843 | Painting | $2,730 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 8 | EVENING, GLEN GOIL, 1894 | Signed and dated 1894, signed, inscribed and dated verso, oil on canvas | $2,691 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | Marsden Bay Beach, South Shields, England, 1873 | Oil on canvas | $2,624 | James Adam Salesrooms | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Bridge of three waters, Glen Coe, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $2,538 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $1,729 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,008 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,629 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
George Blackie Sticks is a British (modern) artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,575. 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 Blackie Sticks sold in 2026 for $2,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Blackie Sticks work is $1,575.
The median George Blackie Sticks painting sells for $1,477 across 44 lots.
The median George Blackie Sticks sculpture sells for $3,456 across 1 lots.
The median George Blackie Sticks print sells for $474 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Blackie Sticks paintings typically sell for $576–$1,674 (the middle half of 28 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 | 1 | $474 | $474 | — | 2010-09-24 |
| Paintings | 45 | $1,477†‡ | $6,672 | 97.8% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,456 | $3,456 | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,200† | $6,672 | — | 2023-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Blackie Sticks's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $474. Paintings (45 lots) median $1,477, record $6,672. A typical George Blackie Sticks painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,200.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $576–$1,674†‡ | $1,128†‡ | $4,115 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,390–$2,704†‡ | $2,008†‡ | $6,672 |
† 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 | 2007 | $6,672 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $4,200† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,456 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $474 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Blackie Sticks worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Blackie Sticks work is $1,575. The median George Blackie Sticks painting sells for $1,477 across 44 lots. The median George Blackie Sticks sculpture sells for $3,456 across 1 lots. The median George Blackie Sticks print sells for $474 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Blackie Sticks paintings typically sell for $576–$1,674 (the middle half of 28 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 Blackie Sticks painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Blackie Sticks painting is $1,477. 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 Blackie Sticks's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Blackie Sticks painting is $6,672.
What is the average price of a small George Blackie Sticks painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Blackie Sticks painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,128, 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 medium George Blackie Sticks painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Blackie Sticks painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,008, 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 Blackie Sticks's auction record?
George Blackie Sticks's auction record is $6,672, set in 2007.
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