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# George Gershwin (1898–1937)

George Gershwin is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,355. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Gershwin sold in 2022 for $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Gershwin work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Gershwin work is $3,355.

The median George Gershwin work on paper sells for $4,250 across 3 lots.

The median George Gershwin painting sells for $7,812 across 2 lots.

The median George Gershwin photograph sells for $2,355 across 2 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 | 2 | $7,812 | $11,250 | — | 2019-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,250 | $10,000 | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,355 | $2,640 | — | 2010-02-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,250 |
| Photography | 2010 | $2,640 |
| Photography | 2000 | $2,070 |

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 Gershwin worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Gershwin work is $3,355. The median George Gershwin work on paper sells for $4,250 across 3 lots. The median George Gershwin painting sells for $7,812 across 2 lots. The median George Gershwin photograph sells for $2,355 across 2 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 Gershwin's auction record?

George Gershwin's auction record is $11,250, set in 2019.

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

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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.