George Kars (1882–1945)
What is George Kars’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for George Kars at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,068 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,652–$25,960, n=5). The auction record is $165,214 for Femme assise à l'éventail (2025, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme assise à l'éventail, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $165,214 | Artcurial | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Nude, 1882 | Oil on canvas | $49,182 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | A Girl Near a House, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $30,680 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Figure | Oil on cardboard | $25,960 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Flowers, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $18,880 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Gertrude Stein | Oil on canvas | $16,520 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 7 | Nude in the landscape | Oil on board | $16,520 | Tiroche | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Nude | Oil on canvas | $8,260 | Tiroche | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | A Woman with a Flower | Oil on cardboard | $5,192 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 10 | Reading Girl | Oil on canvas | $4,956 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $12,390 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $472 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $12,390 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $531 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
George Kars is a Czech artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,200. 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 Kars sold in 2025 for $1,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Kars on OpeningBid →What is a George Kars work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Kars work is $1,200.
The median George Kars work on paper sells for $400 across 25 lots.
The median George Kars painting sells for $16,000 across 17 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 | 17 | $16,000‡ | $165,214 | — | 2025-12-21 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $400†‡ | $1,652 | — | 2025-12-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,182 | $165,214 | — | 2025-04-08 |
† 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) | 10 | $3,304–$13,688‡ | $4,578‡ | $25,960 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $16,260–$28,340‡ | $18,880‡ | $165,214 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $225–$531‡ | $283‡ | $1,652 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $784–$1,161†‡ | $995†‡ | $1,298 |
† 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 | 2025 | $165,214 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $30,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,652 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,400‡ |
‡ 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 Kars worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Kars work is $1,200. The median George Kars work on paper sells for $400 across 25 lots. The median George Kars painting sells for $16,000 across 17 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 Kars work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Kars work on paper is $400. 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 Kars's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Kars work on paper is $1,652.
What is the average price of a George Kars painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Kars painting is $16,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Kars's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Kars painting is $165,214.
What is the average price of a small George Kars work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Kars work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small George Kars painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Kars painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,578, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Kars's auction record?
George Kars's auction record is $165,214, set in 2025.
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