George Herbert Baker (1878–1943)
George Herbert Baker is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $350. 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 Herbert Baker sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Herbert Baker work is $350.
The median George Herbert Baker painting sells for $450 across 39 lots.
The median George Herbert Baker work on paper sells for $250 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Herbert Baker paintings typically sell for $425–$900 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George Herbert Baker work on papers typically sell for $164–$336 (the middle half of 26 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 | 46 | $450†‡ | $2,500† | 84.8% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $250†‡ | $948 | 92.9% | 2025-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,825† | $2,500† | — | 2024-08-18 |
† 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) | 12 | $288–$378† | $338† | $700† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $425–$900†‡ | $500†‡ | $2,500† |
† 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) | 26 | $164–$336†‡ | $250†‡ | $948 |
† 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 | 2018 | $2,500† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,250† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $948 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $700† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Herbert Baker worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Herbert Baker work is $350. The median George Herbert Baker painting sells for $450 across 39 lots. The median George Herbert Baker work on paper sells for $250 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Herbert Baker paintings typically sell for $425–$900 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Herbert Baker work on papers typically sell for $164–$336 (the middle half of 26 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 Herbert Baker painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Herbert Baker painting is $450. 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 Herbert Baker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Herbert Baker painting is $2,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a George Herbert Baker work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Herbert Baker work on paper is $250. 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 Herbert Baker's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Herbert Baker work on paper is $948.
What is the average price of a medium George Herbert Baker painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Herbert Baker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $500, 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 small George Herbert Baker work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Herbert Baker work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $250, 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 Herbert Baker's auction record?
George Herbert Baker's auction record is $2,500, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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