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# George Clausen (1852–1944)

## What is George Clausen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 179 auction results for George Clausen at 19 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,791 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,084–$10,767, n=6). The auction record is $1,335,263 for Gleaners (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gleaners, 1852 | Oil paint | $1,335,263 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 2 | A Village Maiden, 1852 | Oil paint | $780,667 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Head of a young girl (Rose Grimsdale), 1852 | Red chalk | $746,580 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Holiday Time, 1885 | Oil paint | $531,000 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | Head of a young girl (Rose Grimsdale), 1890 | Coloured chalks on buff paper | $450,463 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | The Visit | Oil paint | $375,852 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Harvesters: Setting up Sheaves, 1852 | Oil paint | $350,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | The Morning Walk, 1852 | Oil paint | $303,286 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | A Gleaner, 1901 | — | $297,330 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | A Village Girl (Rose Grimsdale), 1852 | Oil paint | $274,931 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $22,916 |
| Other | 31 | $8,645 |
| Works on paper | 41 | $1,462 |
| Prints | 9 | $317 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $27,484 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $2,606 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 179 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Clausen is a British (modern) artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $5,165. 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 Clausen is recorded as sold in 2026 for $85,940; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Clausen work worth?

Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Clausen work is $5,165.

The median George Clausen work on paper sells for $1,125 across 70 lots.

The median George Clausen painting sells for $26,091 across 73 lots.

The median George Clausen print sells for $229 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Clausen work on papers typically sell for $501–$2,558 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) George Clausen paintings typically sell for $2,827–$61,106 (the middle half of 40 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 | 16 | $229†‡ | $740 | 75% | 2025-09-23 |
| Paintings | 83 | $26,091†‡ | $1.3M | 88% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $1,125†‡ | $746,580 | 82.4% | 2026-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $300,308† | $1.3M | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

George Clausen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $229 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (83 lots) median $26,091, record $1,335,263. A typical George Clausen painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $300,308.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $94–$486†‡ | $239†‡ | $740 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $2,827–$61,106†‡ | $17,677†‡ | $780,667 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $12,985–$63,004† | $31,207† | $1.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $501–$2,558†‡ | $1,092†‡ | $746,580 |

† 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 | 2004 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $780,667 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $746,580 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $450,463 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $740 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $729 |

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 Clausen worth?

Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Clausen work is $5,165. The median George Clausen work on paper sells for $1,125 across 70 lots. The median George Clausen painting sells for $26,091 across 73 lots. The median George Clausen print sells for $229 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Clausen work on papers typically sell for $501–$2,558 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Clausen paintings typically sell for $2,827–$61,106 (the middle half of 40 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 Clausen work on paper?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Clausen work on paper is $1,125. 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 Clausen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Clausen work on paper is $746,580.

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

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Clausen painting is $26,091. 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 Clausen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Clausen painting is $1,335,263.

### What is the average price of a George Clausen print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Clausen print is $229. 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 Clausen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Clausen print is $740.

### What is the average price of a small George Clausen work on paper?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Clausen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,092, 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 Clausen painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Clausen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,677, 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 Clausen's auction record?

George Clausen's auction record is $1,335,263, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Clausen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-clausen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.