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# George Curtis (1826–1881)

George Curtis is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Curtis is recorded as sold in 2011 for $6,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Curtis work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Curtis work is $5,500.

The median George Curtis painting sells for $5,000 across 5 lots.

The median George Curtis print sells for $19,975 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $19,975 | $19,975 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 8 | $5,000‡ | $10,625 | 62.5% | 2023-10-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

George Curtis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $19,975. Paintings (8 lots) median $5,000, record $10,625.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $19,975 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $6,000‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Curtis worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Curtis work is $5,500. The median George Curtis painting sells for $5,000 across 5 lots. The median George Curtis print sells for $19,975 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

George Curtis's auction record is $19,975, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Curtis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-curtis (updated 2026-11-01).

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.