George Herbert McCord (1848–1909)
George Herbert McCord is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,200. 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 McCord sold in 2025 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Herbert McCord work is $1,200.
The median George Herbert McCord painting sells for $1,700 across 51 lots.
The median George Herbert McCord work on paper sells for $300 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Herbert McCord paintings typically sell for $1,126–$4,591 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George Herbert McCord paintings typically sell for $626–$1,900 (the middle half of 22 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 | 60 | $1,700†‡ | $22,696 | 85% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $300†‡ | $948 | — | 2023-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,993† | $22,696 | — | 2006-06-24 |
† 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) | 22 | $626–$1,900†‡ | $1,185†‡ | $5,334 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,126–$4,591†‡ | $2,629†‡ | $22,696 |
† 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) | 9 | $288–$920‡ | $300‡ | $948 |
‡ 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 | 2003 | $22,696 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $10,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $948 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $920 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Herbert McCord worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Herbert McCord work is $1,200. The median George Herbert McCord painting sells for $1,700 across 51 lots. The median George Herbert McCord work on paper sells for $300 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Herbert McCord paintings typically sell for $1,126–$4,591 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Herbert McCord paintings typically sell for $626–$1,900 (the middle half of 22 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 McCord painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Herbert McCord painting is $1,700. 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 McCord's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Herbert McCord painting is $22,696.
What is the average price of a George Herbert McCord work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Herbert McCord work on paper is $300. 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 McCord's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Herbert McCord work on paper is $948.
What is the average price of a medium George Herbert McCord painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Herbert McCord painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,629, 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 McCord painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Herbert McCord painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,185, 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 McCord's auction record?
George Herbert McCord's auction record is $22,696, set in 2003.
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