George Cruikshank (1792–1878)
George Cruikshank is a British (modern) artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $414. 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 Cruikshank sold in 2025 for $655, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Cruikshank work is $414.
The median George Cruikshank print sells for $293 across 59 lots.
The median George Cruikshank work on paper sells for $201 across 10 lots.
The median George Cruikshank painting sells for $32,757 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Cruikshank prints typically sell for $95–$477 (the middle half of 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 68 | $293†‡ | $12,092‡ | 86.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $32,757 | $64,984 | — | 2024-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $201†‡ | $850 | 66.7% | 2022-04-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $26† | $26† | — | 2019-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,250‡ | $64,984 | — | 2024-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Cruikshank's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (68 lots) median $293 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $32,757, record $64,984. A typical George Cruikshank painting sells for around 112× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $11,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $95–$477†‡ | $213†‡ | $6,258 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $368–$1,285†‡ | $436†‡ | $2,925‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $105–$553†‡ | $251†‡ | $850 |
† 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 | 2024 | $64,984 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $12,092‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,258 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $850 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $742‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $529 |
| Photography | 2019 | $26† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Cruikshank worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Cruikshank work is $414. The median George Cruikshank print sells for $293 across 59 lots. The median George Cruikshank work on paper sells for $201 across 10 lots. The median George Cruikshank painting sells for $32,757 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Cruikshank prints typically sell for $95–$477 (the middle half of 40 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 Cruikshank print?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Cruikshank print is $293. 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 Cruikshank's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Cruikshank print is $12,092. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a George Cruikshank work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Cruikshank work on paper is $201. 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 Cruikshank's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Cruikshank work on paper is $850.
What is the average price of a small George Cruikshank print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Cruikshank print (small (under 50 cm)) is $213, 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 Cruikshank's auction record?
George Cruikshank's auction record is $64,984, set in 2024.
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