> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-e-ohr · updated 2026-11-02

# George E. Ohr (1857–1918)

## What is George E. Ohr’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 750 auction results for George E. Ohr at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,905 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,217–$3,556, n=142). The auction record is $100,000 for exceptional and very large vessel (2020, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | exceptional and very large vessel, 1857 | Architectural terracotta | $100,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Exceptional And Large Vase, 1900 | Cartes-de-visite | $87,500 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 3 | Exceptional and Large vase, 1900 | Architectural terracotta | $81,250 | Rago Arts | Jan 2021 |
| 4 | Exceptional vase, 1857 | Architectural terracotta | $75,600 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 5 | Exceptional and Large vase, 1857 | Architectural terracotta | $63,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2023 |
| 6 | Large vase, 1857 | Architectural terracotta | $62,500 | Rago Arts | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | snake vase, 1857 | Architectural terracotta | $60,480 | Rago Arts | Jan 2024 |
| 8 | Exceptional tall vase, 1897 | Raspberry, green, and gunmetal glaze | $56,250 | Rago Arts | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | Exceptional vase, 1857 | Architectural terracotta | $52,920 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 10 | Exceptional vase, 1857 | Architectural terracotta | $50,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $8,125 |
| Other | 139 | $4,480 |
| Sculpture | 603 | $3,696 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 730 | $4,048 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 750 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George E. Ohr is an American artist with 763 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,016. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George E. Ohr sold in 2026 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George E. Ohr work worth?

Across 714 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George E. Ohr work is $4,016.

The median George E. Ohr work on paper sells for $6,875 across 8 lots.

The median George E. Ohr photograph sells for $67,188 across 2 lots.

The median George E. Ohr sculpture sells for $5,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $5,938 | $5,938 | — | 2019-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6,875 | $18,750 | — | 2019-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,782 | $6,875 | — | 2017-05-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $67,188 | $87,500 | — | 2017-01-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $34,375 | $100,000 | — | 2025-12-10 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,094–$9,219 | $6,875 | $18,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $87,500 |
| Photography | 2017 | $46,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $12,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,938 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $4,688 |

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 E. Ohr worth?

Across 714 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George E. Ohr work is $4,016. The median George E. Ohr work on paper sells for $6,875 across 8 lots. The median George E. Ohr photograph sells for $67,188 across 2 lots. The median George E. Ohr sculpture sells for $5,782 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George E. Ohr's auction record?

George E. Ohr's auction record is $100,000, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George E. Ohr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-e-ohr (updated 2026-11-02).

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.