George Cole (1810–1883)
George Cole is a British (modern) artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,463. 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 Cole sold in 2024 for $5,387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Cole on OpeningBid →What is a George Cole work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Cole work is $2,463.
The median George Cole painting sells for $2,297 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Cole paintings typically sell for $652–$5,209 (the middle half of 29 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 | 62 | $2,297†‡ | $84,600 | 66.1% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,619 | $84,600 | — | 2011-06-15 |
† 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) | 7 | $426–$888†‡ | $596†‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $652–$5,209†‡ | $2,517†‡ | $84,600 |
† 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 | 2000 | $84,600 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $56,619 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Cole worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Cole work is $2,463. The median George Cole painting sells for $2,297 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Cole paintings typically sell for $652–$5,209 (the middle half of 29 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 Cole painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Cole painting is $2,297. 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 Cole's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Cole painting is $84,600.
What is the average price of a medium George Cole painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Cole painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,517, 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 Cole's auction record?
George Cole's auction record is $84,600, set in 2000.
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