> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-enslin · updated 2026-11-03

# George Enslin (1919–1972)

George Enslin is a South African artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $383. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Enslin sold in 2024 for $389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Enslin work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Enslin work is $383.

The median George Enslin painting sells for $1,101 across 11 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 | 11 | $1,101 | $2,677 | — | 2024-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | — | 2015-09-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,677 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,101 |

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 Enslin worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Enslin work is $383. The median George Enslin painting sells for $1,101 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Enslin painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Enslin painting is $1,101.

### What is George Enslin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Enslin painting is $2,677.

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

George Enslin's auction record is $2,677, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Enslin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-enslin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.