George Deem (1932–2008)
George Deem is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George Deem sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Deem on OpeningBid →What is a George Deem work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Deem work is $625.
The median George Deem painting sells for $1,875 across 23 lots.
The median George Deem work on paper sells for $500 across 11 lots.
The median George Deem print sells for $88 across 2 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 | 2 | $88 | $100 | — | 2019-12-11 |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,875† | $7,680 | 88.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $500 | $688 | 73.3% | 2021-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,040 | $7,680 | — | 2026-06-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
George Deem's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $88. Paintings (26 lots) median $1,875, record $7,680. A typical George Deem painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,040.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $594–$2,094† | $1,125† | $7,680 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,470–$2,875 | $2,750 | $5,938 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $438–$500 | $500 | $625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $466–$612 | $500 | $688 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,680 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $688 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $650 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $75 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Deem worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Deem work is $625. The median George Deem painting sells for $1,875 across 23 lots. The median George Deem work on paper sells for $500 across 11 lots. The median George Deem print sells for $88 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George Deem painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Deem painting is $1,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Deem's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Deem painting is $7,680.
What is the average price of a George Deem work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Deem work on paper is $500.
What is George Deem's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Deem work on paper is $688.
What is the average price of a medium George Deem painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Deem painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Deem's auction record?
George Deem's auction record is $7,680, set in 2026.
See the full George Deem record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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