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# George Cochran Lambdin (1830–1896)

George Cochran Lambdin is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $3,705. 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 Cochran Lambdin sold in 2026 for $57,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Cochran Lambdin work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Cochran Lambdin work is $3,705.

The median George Cochran Lambdin painting sells for $3,250 across 33 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Cochran Lambdin paintings typically sell for $1,250–$20,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $3,250†‡ | $57,150 | 80.5% | 2026-01-24 |

† 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) | 12 | $1,100–$10,625†‡ | $3,742†‡ | $50,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,250–$20,000†‡ | $3,250†‡ | $57,150 |

† 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 | 2026 | $57,150 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $50,400 |

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 Cochran Lambdin worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Cochran Lambdin work is $3,705. The median George Cochran Lambdin painting sells for $3,250 across 33 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Cochran Lambdin paintings typically sell for $1,250–$20,000 (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 Cochran Lambdin painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Cochran Lambdin painting is $3,250. 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 Cochran Lambdin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Cochran Lambdin painting is $57,150.

### What is the average price of a medium George Cochran Lambdin painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Cochran Lambdin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,250, 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 Cochran Lambdin painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Cochran Lambdin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,742, 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 Cochran Lambdin's auction record?

George Cochran Lambdin's auction record is $57,150, set in 2026.

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

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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.