George Hurrell (1904–1992)
George Hurrell is an USA artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,038. 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 Hurrell sold in 2019 for $1,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Hurrell on OpeningBid →What is a George Hurrell work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hurrell work is $1,038.
The median George Hurrell photograph sells for $1,018 across 26 lots.
The median George Hurrell work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | — | 1997-04-19 |
| Photography | 27 | $1,018†‡ | $15,198 | 96.3% | 2026-04-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $327–$4,485 | $1,848 | $15,198 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1999 | $15,198 |
| Photography | 2004 | $10,758 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $2,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Hurrell worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hurrell work is $1,038. The median George Hurrell photograph sells for $1,018 across 26 lots. The median George Hurrell work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 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 Hurrell photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hurrell photograph is $1,018. 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 Hurrell's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hurrell photograph is $15,198.
What is the average price of a small George Hurrell photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hurrell photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is George Hurrell's auction record?
George Hurrell's auction record is $15,198, set in 1999.
See the full George Hurrell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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