> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-cole · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Cole auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-cole (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.