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# George M. Hathaway (1852–1903)

George M. Hathaway is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $922. 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 M. Hathaway sold in 2023 for $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George M. Hathaway work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George M. Hathaway work is $922.

The median George M. Hathaway painting sells for $910 across 30 lots.

The median George M. Hathaway work on paper sells for $612 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George M. Hathaway paintings typically sell for $676–$1,309 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $910†‡ | $6,518 | 93.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $612‡ | $825 | — | 2008-11-22 |

† 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) | 27 | $676–$1,309†‡ | $800†‡ | $6,518 |

† 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 | 2009 | $6,518 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,629 |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $825 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $400‡ |

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

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 M. Hathaway worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George M. Hathaway work is $922. The median George M. Hathaway painting sells for $910 across 30 lots. The median George M. Hathaway work on paper sells for $612 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George M. Hathaway paintings typically sell for $676–$1,309 (the middle half of 27 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 M. Hathaway painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George M. Hathaway painting is $910. 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 M. Hathaway's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George M. Hathaway painting is $6,518.

### What is the average price of a small George M. Hathaway painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George M. Hathaway painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $800, 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 M. Hathaway's auction record?

George M. Hathaway's auction record is $6,518, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George M. Hathaway auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-m-hathaway (updated 2026-11-02).

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.