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# George Frederick Castleden (1861–1945)

George Frederick Castleden is a British/New Orleans artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,320. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Frederick Castleden sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Frederick Castleden work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Frederick Castleden work is $1,320.

The median George Frederick Castleden painting sells for $2,250 across 31 lots.

The median George Frederick Castleden work on paper sells for $1,195 across 13 lots.

The median George Frederick Castleden print sells for $338 across 8 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 | 14 | $338† | $700† | 57.1% | 2024-10-20 |
| Paintings | 42 | $2,250 | $9,000 | 73.8% | 2023-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,195 | $4,880 | 65% | 2018-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,050 | $9,000 | — | 2009-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

George Frederick Castleden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $338 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $2,250, record $9,000. A typical George Frederick Castleden painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,050.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $162–$636† | $500† | $700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,007–$2,565 | $1,852 | $4,406 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,013–$5,426 | $3,172 | $9,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,037–$1,281 | $1,195 | $4,880 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $9,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $7,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,965 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $700† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $671 |

† 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 Frederick Castleden worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Frederick Castleden work is $1,320. The median George Frederick Castleden painting sells for $2,250 across 31 lots. The median George Frederick Castleden work on paper sells for $1,195 across 13 lots. The median George Frederick Castleden print sells for $338 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Frederick Castleden painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Frederick Castleden painting is $2,250.

### What is George Frederick Castleden's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Frederick Castleden painting is $9,000.

### What is the average price of a George Frederick Castleden work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Frederick Castleden work on paper is $1,195.

### What is George Frederick Castleden's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Frederick Castleden work on paper is $4,880.

### What is the average price of a George Frederick Castleden print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Frederick Castleden print is $338. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Frederick Castleden's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Frederick Castleden print is $700. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium George Frederick Castleden painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Frederick Castleden painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small George Frederick Castleden painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Frederick Castleden painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,852, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Frederick Castleden's auction record?

George Frederick Castleden's auction record is $9,000, set in 2008.

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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 Frederick Castleden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-frederick-castleden (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.