George Inness, Sr. (1825–1894)
George Inness, Sr. is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $76,088.
A work by George Inness, Sr. sold in 2016 for $269,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Inness, Sr. on OpeningBid →What is a George Inness, Sr. work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Inness, Sr. work is $76,088.
The median George Inness, Sr. painting sells for $77,675 across 49 lots.
The median George Inness, Sr. work on paper sells for $18,000 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Inness, Sr. paintings typically sell for $57,255–$192,000 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $77,675 | $666,000 | 94.2% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | 2005-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $192,000 | $666,000 | — | 2016-05-19 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $20,862–$57,958 | $29,400 | $84,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $57,255–$192,000 | $109,940 | $666,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $666,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $602,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $18,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Inness, Sr. worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Inness, Sr. work is $76,088. The median George Inness, Sr. painting sells for $77,675 across 49 lots. The median George Inness, Sr. work on paper sells for $18,000 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Inness, Sr. paintings typically sell for $57,255–$192,000 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
What is the average price of a George Inness, Sr. painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Inness, Sr. painting is $77,675.
What is George Inness, Sr.'s most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Inness, Sr. painting is $666,000.
What is the average price of a medium George Inness, Sr. painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Inness, Sr. painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $109,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small George Inness, Sr. painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Inness, Sr. painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $29,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is George Inness, Sr.'s auction record?
George Inness, Sr.'s auction record is $666,000, set in 2000.
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