> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-chester · updated 2026-11-01

# George Chester (1813–1897)

George Chester is a British (modern) artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Chester sold in 2013 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Chester work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Chester work is $1,250.

The median George Chester painting sells for $462 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $462† | $10,925 | 54.5% | 2023-02-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $10,925 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,000 |

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 Chester worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Chester work is $1,250. The median George Chester painting sells for $462 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Chester painting is $462. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Chester painting is $10,925.

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

George Chester's auction record is $10,925, set in 1998.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Chester auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-chester (updated 2026-11-01).

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.