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# George Orwell (1903–1950)

George Orwell is a British (modern) artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,300.

A work by George Orwell sold in 2023 for $9,229, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Orwell work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Orwell work is $1,300.

The median George Orwell work on paper sells for $3,125 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,125 | $3,750 | — | 2014-11-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,500 |

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 Orwell worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Orwell work is $1,300. The median George Orwell work on paper sells for $3,125 across 2 lots.

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

George Orwell's auction record is $9,229, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Orwell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-orwell (updated 2026-11-01).

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.