> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-colin · updated 2026-11-03

# George Colin (1929–2014)

George Colin is an American artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $166. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Colin sold in 2026 for $266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Colin work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Colin work is $166.

The median George Colin work on paper sells for $150 across 24 lots.

The median George Colin painting sells for $300 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Colin work on papers typically sell for $100–$188 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 15 | $300† | $1,430 | 33.3% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $150† | $466 | 50% | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $100–$188† | $150† | $466 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $466 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $455 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $300† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Colin worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Colin work is $166. The median George Colin work on paper sells for $150 across 24 lots. The median George Colin painting sells for $300 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Colin work on papers typically sell for $100–$188 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Colin work on paper is $150. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Colin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Colin work on paper is $466.

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

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Colin painting is $300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Colin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Colin painting is $1,430.

### What is the average price of a medium George Colin work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Colin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Colin's auction record?

George Colin's auction record is $1,430, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Colin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-colin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.