George de Forest Brush (1855–1941)
George de Forest Brush is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,800. 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 de Forest Brush sold in 2026 for $5,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George de Forest Brush work is $4,800.
The median George de Forest Brush painting sells for $6,608 across 14 lots.
The median George de Forest Brush work on paper sells for $1,187 across 7 lots.
The median George de Forest Brush sculpture sells for $18,750 across 1 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 | 16 | $6,608‡ | $2.6M | 87.5% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,187†‡ | $43,750 | 87.5% | 2025-02-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $18,750 | $18,750 | — | 2007-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $486,500 | $2.6M | — | 2016-05-19 |
† 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 | $5,125–$39,200‡ | $26,290‡ | $149,000 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $317–$18,000† | $1,187† | $43,750 |
† 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 | 2005 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 1998 | $486,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $43,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George de Forest Brush worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George de Forest Brush work is $4,800. The median George de Forest Brush painting sells for $6,608 across 14 lots. The median George de Forest Brush work on paper sells for $1,187 across 7 lots. The median George de Forest Brush sculpture sells for $18,750 across 1 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 de Forest Brush painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George de Forest Brush painting is $6,608. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George de Forest Brush's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George de Forest Brush painting is $2,592,000.
What is George de Forest Brush's auction record?
George de Forest Brush's auction record is $2,592,000, set in 2005.
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