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# George Petty (1894–1975)

George Petty is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $6,875.

A work by George Petty sold in 2016 for $6,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Petty work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Petty work is $6,875.

The median George Petty painting sells for $7,062 across 2 lots.

The median George Petty work on paper sells for $6,610 across 2 lots.

The median George Petty print sells for $861 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $861 | $861 | — | 2009-08-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | $7,062 | $7,250 | — | 2016-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,610 | $7,500 | — | 2024-06-20 |

George Petty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $861. Paintings (2 lots) median $7,062, record $7,250. A typical George Petty painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,500 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $7,250 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,720 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $861 |

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 Petty worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Petty work is $6,875. The median George Petty painting sells for $7,062 across 2 lots. The median George Petty work on paper sells for $6,610 across 2 lots. The median George Petty print sells for $861 across 1 lots.

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

George Petty's auction record is $7,500, set in 2014.

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

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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.