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# George Hyde Pownall (b. 1810)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for George Hyde Pownall at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,309 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,227–$10,511, n=8). The auction record is $22,858 for Piccadilly Circus; and The Empire, Leicester Square (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piccadilly Circus; and The Empire, Leicester Square, 1876 | Painting | $22,858 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | In Knightsbridge; and Down Piccadilly, by the Green Park, 1876 | Oil paint | $20,423 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 3 | Piccadilly Circus; and The Empire, Leicester Square, 1876 | Oil paint | $18,852 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 4 | April Weather, Piccadilly Circus; and The Moonlit River, 1876 | Painting | $13,171 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Leicester Square; Victoria Embankment from Hungerford Bridge; and Sunday summer evening, Hyde Park Corner, 1876 | Painting | $13,171 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | The Guildhall, City of London | Oil on panel | $11,552 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Piccadilly Circus, 1876 | Oil paint | $10,917 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | The Empire Theatre, 1876 | Oil on board | $10,511 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 9 | The Empire Theatre; Piccadilly Circus | Oil on board | $10,511 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 10 | St Paul's Cathedral viewed from Fleet Street, London, 1876 | Oil paint | $10,383 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $5,228 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $5,635 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Hyde Pownall is a British (modern) artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,597. 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 Hyde Pownall is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,062; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 George Hyde Pownall works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a George Hyde Pownall work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hyde Pownall work is $4,597.

The median George Hyde Pownall painting sells for $5,013 across 50 lots.

The median George Hyde Pownall work on paper sells for $459 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Hyde Pownall paintings typically sell for $3,115–$9,815 (the middle half of 45 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 | 59 | $5,013†‡ | $22,858 | 84.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $459† | $506† | — | 2024-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,423 | $22,858 | — | 2019-07-11 |

† 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) | 45 | $3,115–$9,815†‡ | $5,228†‡ | $22,858 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $416–$4,436† | $999† | $4,436 |

† 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 | 2018 | $22,858 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $20,423 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $506† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $412 |

† 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 Hyde Pownall worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hyde Pownall work is $4,597. The median George Hyde Pownall painting sells for $5,013 across 50 lots. The median George Hyde Pownall work on paper sells for $459 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Hyde Pownall paintings typically sell for $3,115–$9,815 (the middle half of 45 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 Hyde Pownall painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hyde Pownall painting is $5,013. 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 Hyde Pownall's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hyde Pownall painting is $22,858.

### What is the average price of a small George Hyde Pownall painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hyde Pownall painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,228, 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 Hyde Pownall's auction record?

George Hyde Pownall's auction record is $22,858, set in 2018.

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

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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.