> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-hetzel · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Hetzel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-hetzel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.