> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-mcneil · updated 2026-11-02

# George McNeil (1909–1995)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for George McNeil at 13 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,721 including buyer’s premium (middle half $196–$6,068, n=12). The auction record is $18,750 for Dolly's Disco (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolly's Disco | — | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 2 | Demonstrative Disco, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $14,080 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Holiday, 1973 | Painting | $11,475 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Well!!, 1982 | Mixed media collage | $9,030 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Du Barry Disco, 1908 | Canvas | $5,313 | Wright | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Red Shoe Dancer, 1980 | Painting | $5,080 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Interior Scene), 1987 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,432 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Four-in-Hand, 1908 | Painting | $3,188 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Yes or No, 1973 | Painting | $2,375 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 10 | Study of a Seated Nude, 1935 | Pen and ink on The Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts stationery | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $5,080 |
| Prints | 7 | $191 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,313 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $198 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George McNeil is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George McNeil sold in 2026 for $9,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George McNeil work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George McNeil work is $1,125.

The median George McNeil painting sells for $3,188 across 7 lots.

The median George McNeil print sells for $191 across 7 lots.

The median George McNeil work on paper sells for $1,500 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $191 | $254 | — | 2025-05-23 |
| Paintings | 8 | $3,188† | $14,080 | 87.5% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2015-06-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,432 | $3,432 | — | 2025-10-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

George McNeil's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $191. Paintings (8 lots) median $3,188, record $14,080. A typical George McNeil painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $191–$226 | $191 | $254 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,188–$11,475 | $5,080 | $14,080 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,080 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $11,475 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,432 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $254 |

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 McNeil worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George McNeil work is $1,125. The median George McNeil painting sells for $3,188 across 7 lots. The median George McNeil print sells for $191 across 7 lots. The median George McNeil work on paper sells for $1,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

George McNeil's auction record is $18,750, set in 2007.

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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 McNeil auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-mcneil (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.