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# George Rodger (1908–1995)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for George Rodger at 12 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $687 including buyer’s premium (middle half $505–$1,022, n=7). The auction record is $11,340 for The Wrestlers, Kordofan, Sudan, 1949 (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wrestlers, Kordofan, Sudan, 1949, 1908 | This work was printed by the artist | $11,340 | Christie's | Feb 2009 |
| 2 | Kordofan Warriors, 1949 | Tampon au verso | $9,080 | Artcurial | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Kordofan Warriors * Kordofan: Girls Dancing, 1949 | Photographs | $7,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Korongo Nuba Wrestler, Kordofan, South Sudan, 1949 | Ink | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Images of Africa, 1908 | Gelatin silver prints | $5,580 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Guerrier Nuba après la victoire, 1949 | Signé au verso Tampon de l'artiste au verso | $4,882 | Artcurial | May 2008 |
| 7 | Wrestler, Korongo Nuba of Kordofan, South Sudan, 1908 | Rodger/Magnum credit in ink and Rodger/Magnum/Köln Photokina credit stamps (verso) | $4,384 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | KORONGO NUBA WRESTLERS, KORDOFAN, SOUTH SUDAN, 1949 | Photograph | $3,503 | Artcurial | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | The Champion of a Korongo Nuba, 1949 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,772 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | African Male Study, Kordofan, Sudan, 1908 | Photographer's credit stamp 'George Rodger -- Magnum Photos' and 'story No. 38', Condé Nast Publications Ltd label, annotated in pencil (verso) | $2,154 | Christie's | May 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 34 | $1,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,062 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Rodger is a British (modern) artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,022. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Rodger sold in 2026 for $1,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 George Rodger work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a George Rodger work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Rodger work is $1,022.

The median George Rodger photograph sells for $1,047 across 40 lots.

The median George Rodger print sells for $359 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George Rodger photographs typically sell for $689–$1,935 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $359 | $496 | 50% | 2024-11-19 |
| Photography | 56 | $1,047‡ | $11,340 | 71.4% | 2026-08-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,080 | $11,340 | — | 2009-02-11 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $689–$1,935‡ | $1,047‡ | $11,340 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $11,340 |
| Photography | 2007 | $9,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $496 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $223 |

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 Rodger worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Rodger work is $1,022. The median George Rodger photograph sells for $1,047 across 40 lots. The median George Rodger print sells for $359 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Rodger photographs typically sell for $689–$1,935 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a George Rodger photograph?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Rodger photograph is $1,047. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Rodger's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Rodger photograph is $11,340.

### What is the average price of a small George Rodger photograph?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Rodger photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,047, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

George Rodger's auction record is $11,340, 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 Rodger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-rodger (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.