George Hetzel (1826–1899)
George Hetzel is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,580. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George Hetzel sold in 2025 for $7,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Hetzel on OpeningBid →What is a George Hetzel work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hetzel work is $4,580.
The median George Hetzel painting sells for $7,920 across 7 lots.
The median George Hetzel work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots.
The median George Hetzel photograph sells for $812 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $7,920† | $13,750 | 87.5% | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $800† | $800† | — | 2022-05-31 |
| Photography | 1 | $812 | $812 | — | 2017-04-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,660–$12,000† | $8,500† | $13,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,000† |
| Photography | 2017 | $812 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $800† |
† 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 Hetzel worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hetzel work is $4,580. The median George Hetzel painting sells for $7,920 across 7 lots. The median George Hetzel work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots. The median George Hetzel photograph sells for $812 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Hetzel's auction record?
George Hetzel's auction record is $13,750, set in 2019.
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