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# George Goodwin Kilburne (1839–1924)

## What is George Goodwin Kilburne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for George Goodwin Kilburne at 24 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $410 including buyer’s premium (middle half $196–$558, n=6). The auction record is $50,020 for Miss Pinkerton's Academy, Chiswick Mall (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Pinkerton's Academy, Chiswick Mall, 1839 | Pencil | $50,020 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 2 | An interesting story, 1839 | Pencil | $22,588 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 3 | A sumptous feast; The elves couches; Mighty men; Clearing the forest; The allotment dispute; The elves' playground; A circular dance; and A message for the Queen, 1839 | Pencil | $20,579 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | The pigeons of St Mark's, Venice, Italy, 1839 | Pencil | $18,501 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | A seated girl, holding a tennis racquet, 1839 | Pencil | $12,347 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Tea in the nursery, 1839 | Pencil | $7,520 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 7 | May I have the pleasure ?, 1839 | Pencil | $7,019 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 8 | Two's company, three's none, 1839 | Pencil | $6,685 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 9 | A good catch, 1839 | Pencil | $6,679 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 10 | Home from the party, 1839 | Pencil | $5,894 | Christie's | Feb 2000 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $7,019 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $908 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,813 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $1,300 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Goodwin Kilburne is a British (modern) artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,260. 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 Goodwin Kilburne sold in 2025 for $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 George Goodwin Kilburne work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a George Goodwin Kilburne work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Goodwin Kilburne work is $1,260.

The median George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper sells for $727 across 65 lots.

The median George Goodwin Kilburne painting sells for $1,830 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Goodwin Kilburne work on papers typically sell for $344–$1,398 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 | 24 | $1,830†‡ | $4,375 | 66.7% | 2025-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $727†‡ | $50,020 | 76.5% | 2026-09-06 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $20,579 | $50,020 | — | 2019-12-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $997–$3,495†‡ | $1,847†‡ | $4,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,712–$2,047‡ | $1,813‡ | $4,153 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $344–$1,398†‡ | $606†‡ | $20,579 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $962–$1,979‡ | $1,413‡ | $50,020 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $50,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $22,588 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,375 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,153 |

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 Goodwin Kilburne worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Goodwin Kilburne work is $1,260. The median George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper sells for $727 across 65 lots. The median George Goodwin Kilburne painting sells for $1,830 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Goodwin Kilburne work on papers typically sell for $344–$1,398 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 the average price of a George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper is $727. 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 Goodwin Kilburne's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper is $50,020.

### What is the average price of a George Goodwin Kilburne painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Goodwin Kilburne painting is $1,830. 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 Goodwin Kilburne's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Goodwin Kilburne painting is $4,375.

### What is the average price of a small George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $606, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Goodwin Kilburne work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Goodwin Kilburne's auction record?

George Goodwin Kilburne's auction record is $50,020, set in 2000.

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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.