George Inness (1825–1894)
What is George Inness’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for George Inness at 20 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,330–$46,473, n=14). The auction record is $698,500 for Delaware Water Gap (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware Water Gap, 1857 | Oil paint | $698,500 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Autumn Near Marshfield, 1876 | Oil paint | $177,800 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Moonrise, 1888 | Oil paint | $150,000 | Christie's | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | View on the Hudson, 1848 | Oil paint | $139,700 | Sotheby's | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Spring, 1856 | Oil paint | $138,600 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Palisades on the Hudson, 1866 | Oil paint | $126,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | GEORGE INNESS | ST. ANDREWS, NEW BRUNSWICK, 1893 | Oil on canvas | $100,800 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Leeds, New York, 1867 | Oil paint | $95,000 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | George Inness (1825-1894) | Oil on canvasboard | $94,404 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 10 | Durham Valley | Oil on canvas | $81,988 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $20,160 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $46,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $7,870 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
George Inness is an American artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $20,030. 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 Inness sold in 2026 for $27,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Inness work is $20,030.
The median George Inness painting sells for $27,153 across 74 lots.
The median George Inness print sells for $500 across 3 lots.
The median George Inness photograph sells for $5,000 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Inness paintings typically sell for $4,445–$23,975 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) George Inness paintings typically sell for $35,670–$91,747 (the middle half of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $500 | $1,000 | 75% | 2021-12-09 |
| Paintings | 81 | $27,153†‡ | $698,500 | 91.4% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,020‡ | $7,740 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 3 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 66.7% | 2002-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $144,850† | $698,500 | — | 2026-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Inness's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $500 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (81 lots) median $27,153, record $698,500. A typical George Inness painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $144,850.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $4,445–$23,975†‡ | $11,562†‡ | $343,296 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $35,670–$91,747†‡ | $53,940†‡ | $447,455 |
† 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 | 2026 | $698,500 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $447,455 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,740 |
| Photography | 2002 | $5,000 |
| Photography | 2002 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Inness worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Inness work is $20,030. The median George Inness painting sells for $27,153 across 74 lots. The median George Inness print sells for $500 across 3 lots. The median George Inness photograph sells for $5,000 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Inness paintings typically sell for $4,445–$23,975 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Inness paintings typically sell for $35,670–$91,747 (the middle half of 34 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 Inness painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Inness painting is $27,153. 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 Inness's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Inness painting is $698,500.
What is the average price of a small George Inness painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Inness painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,562, 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 Inness painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Inness painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $53,940, 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 Inness's auction record?
George Inness's auction record is $698,500, set in 2026.
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