George Catlin (1796–1872)
George Catlin is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,159. 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 Catlin sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Catlin work is $1,159.
The median George Catlin print sells for $988 across 34 lots.
The median George Catlin painting sells for $50,000 across 9 lots.
The median George Catlin work on paper sells for $27,940 across 7 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 | 50 | $988†‡ | $103,635 | 68% | 2026-04-20 |
| Paintings | 11 | $50,000† | $1.2M | 81.8% | 2024-01-19 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $27,940 | $50,800 | — | 2024-01-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $691,750 | $1.2M | — | 2022-05-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Catlin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $988 with 68% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $50,000, record $1,197,000. A typical George Catlin painting sells for around 51× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $691,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $586–$1,680†‡ | $1,100†‡ | $35,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $312–$1,000†‡ | $600†‡ | $103,635 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $50,719–$652,512† | $67,712† | $1.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $13,462–$35,438 | $27,940 | $50,800 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $842,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $103,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $50,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $41,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $35,000‡ |
‡ 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 Catlin worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Catlin work is $1,159. The median George Catlin print sells for $988 across 34 lots. The median George Catlin painting sells for $50,000 across 9 lots. The median George Catlin work on paper sells for $27,940 across 7 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 Catlin print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Catlin print is $988. 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 Catlin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Catlin print is $103,635.
What is the average price of a George Catlin painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Catlin painting is $50,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Catlin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Catlin painting is $1,197,000.
What is the average price of a small George Catlin print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Catlin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,100, 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 Catlin print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Catlin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, 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 Catlin's auction record?
George Catlin's auction record is $1,197,000, set in 2022.
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