George Ernest Colby (1859–1922)
George Ernest Colby is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $412. 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 Ernest Colby is recorded as sold in 2019 for $450; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Ernest Colby on OpeningBid →What is a George Ernest Colby work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ernest Colby work is $412.
The median George Ernest Colby painting sells for $643 across 6 lots.
The median George Ernest Colby work on paper sells for $100 across 4 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 | 10 | $643†‡ | $1,495‡ | 60% | 2019-08-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $100†‡ | $120‡ | — | 2025-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,495‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $120‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $100† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Ernest Colby worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ernest Colby work is $412. The median George Ernest Colby painting sells for $643 across 6 lots. The median George Ernest Colby work on paper sells for $100 across 4 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 George Ernest Colby's auction record?
George Ernest Colby's auction record is $3,803, set in 2010.
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