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# George Leslie Hunter (1877–1931)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for George Leslie Hunter at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,192 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,772–$33,131, n=27). The auction record is $423,370 for Tulips in a blue vase (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulips in a blue vase, 1877 | Painting | $423,370 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Still Life with Roses and Fruit, 1877 | Oil paint | $296,426 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | A Cottage near Largo, Fife, 1919 | Watercolor | $280,204 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Cottages, Fife, 1924 | Ink on paper | $280,204 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Still Life of Anemones with Striped Wallpaper, 1928 | Still Life of Anemones with Striped Wallpaper | $280,204 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Still Life of Lemon, Glass and Knife, 1913 | Oil paint | $280,204 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | The Harbour, Villefranche, 1928 | Oil paint | $227,666 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Pink roses, red curtain in background, green melon and jade necklace, 1922 | Pink roses, red curtain in background, green melon and jade necklace | $207,895 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Still Life with Roses in an Interior, 1877 | Oil paint | $206,967 | Christie's | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Still Life of Anemones in a Red Vase with Yellow Teacup and Apples, 1927-28 | Oil paint | $192,640 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $51,849 |
| Other | 7 | $23,695 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $6,600 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $53,635 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $17,395 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Leslie Hunter is a British (modern) artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $24,699. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Leslie Hunter sold in 2026 for $52,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Leslie Hunter work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Leslie Hunter work is $24,699.

The median George Leslie Hunter painting sells for $51,645 across 62 lots.

The median George Leslie Hunter work on paper sells for $5,936 across 31 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Leslie Hunter paintings typically sell for $33,441–$102,820 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) George Leslie Hunter paintings typically sell for $17,449–$78,813 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $51,645 | $423,370 | 91.2% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $5,936† | $280,204 | 91.2% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $207,431 | $423,370 | — | 2024-06-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $17,449–$78,813 | $40,629 | $423,370 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $33,441–$102,820 | $58,185 | $280,204 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,800–$9,564† | $5,537† | $280,204 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,521–$10,347 | $7,008 | $280,204 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $423,370 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $296,426 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $280,204 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $280,204 |

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 Leslie Hunter worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Leslie Hunter work is $24,699. The median George Leslie Hunter painting sells for $51,645 across 62 lots. The median George Leslie Hunter work on paper sells for $5,936 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Leslie Hunter paintings typically sell for $33,441–$102,820 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Leslie Hunter paintings typically sell for $17,449–$78,813 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Leslie Hunter painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Leslie Hunter painting is $51,645.

### What is George Leslie Hunter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Leslie Hunter painting is $423,370.

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

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Leslie Hunter work on paper is $5,936. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Leslie Hunter work on paper is $280,204.

### What is the average price of a medium George Leslie Hunter painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Leslie Hunter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $58,185, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small George Leslie Hunter painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Leslie Hunter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $40,629, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Leslie Hunter's auction record?

George Leslie Hunter's auction record is $423,370, set in 2016.

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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 Leslie Hunter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-leslie-hunter (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.