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# George Copeland Ault (1891–1948)

George Copeland Ault is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $26,070. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Copeland Ault sold in 2023 for $76,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 George Copeland Ault work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a George Copeland Ault work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Copeland Ault work is $26,070.

The median George Copeland Ault painting sells for $62,500 across 19 lots.

The median George Copeland Ault work on paper sells for $4,078 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $62,500 | $687,500 | — | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $4,078† | $23,940 | 62.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $275,000 | $687,500 | — | 2023-05-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $24,725–$56,250 | $37,500 | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $35,275–$231,250 | $76,200 | $687,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,640–$5,250† | $4,600† | $23,940 |

† 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 | $687,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $348,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $23,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,875 |

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 Copeland Ault worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Copeland Ault work is $26,070. The median George Copeland Ault painting sells for $62,500 across 19 lots. The median George Copeland Ault work on paper sells for $4,078 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Copeland Ault painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Copeland Ault painting is $62,500.

### What is George Copeland Ault's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Copeland Ault painting is $687,500.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Copeland Ault work on paper is $4,078. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Copeland Ault work on paper is $23,940.

### What is the average price of a medium George Copeland Ault painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Copeland Ault painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $76,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Copeland Ault's auction record?

George Copeland Ault's auction record is $687,500, set in 2021.

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