George Houston (1869–1947)
What is George Houston’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for George Houston at 10 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,764 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,249–$2,800, n=17). The auction record is $9,219 for KILCHURN CASTLE, LOCH AWE (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KILCHURN CASTLE, LOCH AWE | Signed, oil on canvas | $9,219 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | THE HERALDS OF SPRING | Signed, oil on canvas | $9,117 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | WINTER LANDSCAPE | Signed, oil on canvas | $9,070 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | LOCH FYNE | Signed, oil on canvas | $5,532 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | GORSE WITH DISTANT LOCH | Signed, oil on canvas | $4,947 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | ON THE BEACH | Signed, oil on canvas | $4,713 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | LOCH AWE | <p>Signed, oil on canvas</p> | $4,550 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | DEPARTING SNOWS | <p>Signed, oil on canvas</p> | $3,916 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | LOCH FYNE | Signed, oil on canvas | $3,760 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | SUMMER SKIES | Signed, oil on canvas | $3,647 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $1,941 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $1,998 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,008 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
George Houston is a Scottish artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,849. 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 Houston sold in 2026 for $1,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Houston on OpeningBid →What is a George Houston work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Houston work is $1,849.
The median George Houston painting sells for $1,889 across 48 lots.
The median George Houston work on paper sells for $567 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Houston paintings typically sell for $1,365–$3,232 (the middle half of 40 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 | 51 | $1,889†‡ | $9,219 | 94.1% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $567†‡ | $1,138 | 87.5% | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,117 | $9,219 | — | 2022-12-08 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,008–$1,804‡ | $1,594‡ | $6,666‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,365–$3,232†‡ | $2,177†‡ | $9,219 |
† 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 | 2022 | $9,219 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,117 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $845 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Houston worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Houston work is $1,849. The median George Houston painting sells for $1,889 across 48 lots. The median George Houston work on paper sells for $567 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Houston paintings typically sell for $1,365–$3,232 (the middle half of 40 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 Houston painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Houston painting is $1,889. 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 Houston's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Houston painting is $9,219.
What is the average price of a medium George Houston painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Houston painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,177, 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 Houston's auction record?
George Houston's auction record is $9,219, set in 2022.
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