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# George Large (b. 1936)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for George Large at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,485 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,004–$6,452, n=19). The auction record is $7,867 for Finches (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finches, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $7,867 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | The Printers - Finishing, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $7,230 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | The Printers - Finishing, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $7,223 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Photographers, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $6,886 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Photographers, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $6,879 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | The Printers - Printing, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $6,025 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | The Printers - Composing, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $5,576 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | The Printers - Composing, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $4,879 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | The Printers - Printing, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $4,299 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | The frog catchers, circa 1980 | Oil on board | $3,485 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $6,025 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,396 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $2,091 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Large is a British artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,091. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Large sold in 2026 for $2,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Large work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Large work is $2,091.

The median George Large work on paper sells for $1,358 across 17 lots.

The median George Large painting sells for $6,025 across 11 lots.

The median George Large print sells for $2,091 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,091 | $2,091 | — | 2025-10-07 |
| Paintings | 11 | $6,025 | $7,867 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,358‡ | $2,716 | 94.4% | 2026-10-07 |

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

George Large's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,091. Paintings (11 lots) median $6,025, record $7,867. A typical George Large painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,589–$7,054 | $6,025 | $7,867 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,086–$1,917‡ | $1,396‡ | $2,716 |

‡ 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 | $7,867 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,230 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,716 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,098 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,091 |

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 Large worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Large work is $2,091. The median George Large work on paper sells for $1,358 across 17 lots. The median George Large painting sells for $6,025 across 11 lots. The median George Large print sells for $2,091 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a George Large work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Large work on paper is $1,358. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Large's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Large work on paper is $2,716.

### What is the average price of a George Large painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Large painting is $6,025.

### What is George Large's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Large painting is $7,867.

### What is the average price of a medium George Large work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Large work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,396, 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 medium George Large painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Large painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Large's auction record?

George Large's auction record is $7,867, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Large auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-large (updated 2026-11-03).

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.