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# George Hurrell (1904–1992)

## What is George Hurrell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for George Hurrell at 25 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $158–$641, n=50). The auction record is $8,125 for Portfolios II and III (2011, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portfolios II and III, 1904 | Gelatin silver prints | $8,125 | Bonhams | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Portfolio I, 1904 | Gelatin silver prints | $6,875 | Bonhams | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Portfolio with 10 original photographs, 1980 | Photographs | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 4 | Suite of 10 photographs, 1932-1941 | Photographs | $5,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2007 |
| 5 | Portfolio I | Photographs | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2002 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portfolio I, 1979 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,980 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 2 | Hurrell | Ink | $5,720 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2018 |
| 3 | Portfolio I, 1932-1941 | Photographs | $5,520 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2011 |
| 4 | Portfolio I, 1979 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,700 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 5 | Hurrell Portfolio III, 1938 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,410 | Toomey & Co. | May 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,400 |
| Other | 17 | $2,032 |
| Photographs | 89 | $640 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $2,149 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,320 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Hurrell is an American artist with 318 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $896. 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 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Hurrell work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hurrell work is $896.

The median George Hurrell photograph sells for $910 across 122 lots.

The median George Hurrell work on paper sells for $3,000 across 4 lots.

The median George Hurrell painting sells for $562 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Hurrell photographs typically sell for $194–$2,044 (the middle half of 90 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) George Hurrell photographs typically sell for $1,000–$2,520 (the middle half of 25 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 | 1 | $562 | $562 | — | 2022-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,000 | $5,720 | — | 2026-03-10 |
| Photography | 174 | $910†‡ | $8,125 | 70.1% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $6,500‡ | $8,125 | — | 2018-02-15 |

† 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) | 90 | $194–$2,044†‡ | $620†‡ | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,000–$2,520†‡ | $1,778†‡ | $4,410 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,187–$2,750 | $1,320 | $2,816 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $8,125 |
| Photography | 2010 | $6,919‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,600 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $562 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Hurrell worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hurrell work is $896. The median George Hurrell photograph sells for $910 across 122 lots. The median George Hurrell work on paper sells for $3,000 across 4 lots. The median George Hurrell painting sells for $562 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Hurrell photographs typically sell for $194–$2,044 (the middle half of 90 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Hurrell photographs typically sell for $1,000–$2,520 (the middle half of 25 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 Hurrell photograph?

Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hurrell photograph is $910. 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 $8,125.

### What is the average price of a small George Hurrell photograph?

Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hurrell photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $620, 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 medium George Hurrell photograph?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Hurrell photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,778, 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 Hurrell's auction record?

George Hurrell's auction record is $8,125, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Hurrell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-hurrell (updated 2026-11-02).

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.