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# 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.

## What is a George Herbert McCord work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.