> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-finey · updated 2026-11-01

# George Finey (1895–1987)

George Finey is a New Zealand artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $141. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Finey sold in 2024 for $245, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Finey work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Finey work is $141.

The median George Finey painting sells for $141 across 2 lots.

The median George Finey work on paper sells for $79 across 5 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 | 6 | $141† | $144† | 33.3% | 2018-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $79† | $245 | — | 2024-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $245 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $235† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $144† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $137† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Finey worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Finey work is $141. The median George Finey painting sells for $141 across 2 lots. The median George Finey work on paper sells for $79 across 5 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 Finey's auction record?

George Finey's auction record is $245, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Finey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-finey (updated 2026-11-01).

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.