George Chinnery (1774–1852)
George Chinnery is a British (modern) artist with 219 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,525. 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 Chinnery sold in 2026 for $18,736, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Chinnery work is $4,525.
The median George Chinnery work on paper sells for $2,273 across 137 lots.
The median George Chinnery painting sells for $10,130 across 55 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Chinnery work on papers typically sell for $666–$6,403 (the middle half of 133 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George Chinnery paintings typically sell for $6,310–$17,676 (the middle half of 42 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 | — | — | — | 1998-06-21 |
| Paintings | 63 | $10,130† | $225,364 | 87.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 153 | $2,273†‡ | $40,826 | 89.5% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $56,754 | $225,364 | — | 2025-05-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $6,310–$17,676† | $10,130† | $225,364 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,684–$18,816 | $8,844 | $124,675 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 133 | $666–$6,403†‡ | $2,274†‡ | $40,826 |
† 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 | 2023 | $225,364 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $177,072 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $40,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $31,405 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Chinnery worth?
Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Chinnery work is $4,525. The median George Chinnery work on paper sells for $2,273 across 137 lots. The median George Chinnery painting sells for $10,130 across 55 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Chinnery work on papers typically sell for $666–$6,403 (the middle half of 133 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Chinnery paintings typically sell for $6,310–$17,676 (the middle half of 42 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 Chinnery work on paper?
Based on 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Chinnery work on paper is $2,273. 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 Chinnery's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Chinnery work on paper is $40,826.
What is the average price of a George Chinnery painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Chinnery painting is $10,130. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Chinnery's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Chinnery painting is $225,364.
What is the average price of a small George Chinnery work on paper?
Based on 133 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Chinnery work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,274, 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 small George Chinnery painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Chinnery painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Chinnery's auction record?
George Chinnery's auction record is $225,364, set in 2023.
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