George Catlin (1796–1872)
George Catlin is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $542. 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 $6,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Catlin work is $542.
The median George Catlin print sells for $533 across 44 lots.
The median George Catlin work on paper sells for $125 across 3 lots.
The median George Catlin sculpture sells for $1,645 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Catlin prints typically sell for $230–$632 (the middle half of 21 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 | 49 | $533†‡ | $5,000 | 89.8% | 2025-11-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | — | 1996-03-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $125†‡ | $1,100† | 75% | 2026-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,645‡ | $1,645‡ | 50% | 2013-03-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,750‡ | $13,860 | — | 2026-09-11 |
† 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 (49 lots) median $533 with 89.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,200, record $2,200. A typical George Catlin painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $5,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $230–$632†‡ | $533†‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $240–$1,506†‡ | $750†‡ | $2,185‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,407‡ |
| Paintings | 1996 | $2,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1,645‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,100† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $125† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Catlin work is $542. The median George Catlin print sells for $533 across 44 lots. The median George Catlin work on paper sells for $125 across 3 lots. The median George Catlin sculpture sells for $1,645 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Catlin prints typically sell for $230–$632 (the middle half of 21 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 Catlin print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Catlin print is $533. 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 $5,000.
What is the average price of a small George Catlin print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Catlin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $533, 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 $750, 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 $13,860, set in 2023.
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