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# George Pennefather (1905–1967)

George Pennefather is an Irish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $283. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Pennefather sold in 2020 for $590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Pennefather work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Pennefather work is $283.

The median George Pennefather work on paper sells for $437 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $437 | $932 | 71.4% | 2020-10-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $932 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $590 |

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 Pennefather worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Pennefather work is $283. The median George Pennefather work on paper sells for $437 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

George Pennefather's auction record is $1,088, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,088 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Pennefather auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-pennefather (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.