> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-hammond-steel · updated 2026-11-02

# George Hammond Steel (1900–1960)

George Hammond Steel is a British (modern) artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,289. 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 Hammond Steel sold in 2026 for $4,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Hammond Steel work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hammond Steel work is $2,289.

The median George Hammond Steel painting sells for $2,555 across 35 lots.

The median George Hammond Steel work on paper sells for $692 across 10 lots.

The median George Hammond Steel sculpture sells for $5,947 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Hammond Steel paintings typically sell for $1,768–$4,249 (the middle half of 29 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 | 36 | $2,555†‡ | $15,284 | 97.2% | 2026-01-11 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $692†‡ | $3,512‡ | 83.3% | 2026-04-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $5,947 | $6,389 | — | 2019-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,540‡ | $15,284 | — | 2014-11-19 |

† 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) | 29 | $1,768–$4,249†‡ | $2,318†‡ | $15,284 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,105–$6,166†‡ | $4,839†‡ | $12,540 |

† 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) | 8 | $572–$2,182†‡ | $854†‡ | $3,512‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $15,284 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $12,540 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $6,389 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $5,947 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,512‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,512‡ |

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

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 Hammond Steel worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hammond Steel work is $2,289. The median George Hammond Steel painting sells for $2,555 across 35 lots. The median George Hammond Steel work on paper sells for $692 across 10 lots. The median George Hammond Steel sculpture sells for $5,947 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Hammond Steel paintings typically sell for $1,768–$4,249 (the middle half of 29 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 Hammond Steel painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hammond Steel painting is $2,555. 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 Hammond Steel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hammond Steel painting is $15,284.

### What is the average price of a George Hammond Steel work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hammond Steel work on paper is $692. 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 Hammond Steel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hammond Steel work on paper is $3,512. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small George Hammond Steel painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hammond Steel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,318, 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 George Hammond Steel's auction record?

George Hammond Steel's auction record is $15,284, set in 2014.

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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 Hammond Steel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-hammond-steel (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.