> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-rodrigue · updated 2026-11-03

# George Rodrigue (1944–2013)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 677 auction results for George Rodrigue at 36 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,512 including buyer’s premium (middle half $794–$2,719, n=86). The auction record is $152,500 for The Class of Marie Courregé (2019, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Class of Marie Courregé, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $152,500 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Angel on My Shoulder, 1944 | Acrylic on canvas | $137,250 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | A Taste of Autumn, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $118,750 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | The Rope from Corine Street (Swing in Opelousas), 1944 | Oil on canvas | $115,900 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Blue Dog Looking for a Home, 1944 | Acrylic on canvas | $110,250 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | My Moon My Life, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $106,750 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | I Hear the Blues, I See the Blues, I Sing the Blues, 1944 | Acrylic on canvas | $103,700 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | Big Stop Sign, 1944 | Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas | $89,600 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Blue Dogs on the Red River, 1944 | Acrylic on canvas | $89,600 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Boudreaux in a Barrel, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $89,600 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 138 | $29,038 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $4,800 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $3,172 |
| Other | 20 | $1,500 |
| Prints | 388 | $1,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $45,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $3,795 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 464 | $1,839 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 677 results from 36 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Rodrigue is an American artist with 865 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,112. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Rodrigue sold in 2026 for $57,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Rodrigue work worth?

Across 654 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Rodrigue work is $2,112.

The median George Rodrigue print sells for $1,260 across 238 lots.

The median George Rodrigue painting sells for $28,200 across 136 lots.

The median George Rodrigue work on paper sells for $2,750 across 27 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Rodrigue prints typically sell for $704–$2,191 (the middle half of 226 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) George Rodrigue paintings typically sell for $20,442–$43,920 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 271 | $1,260†‡ | $19,375 | 87.8% | 2026-09-26 |
| Paintings | 164 | $28,200†‡ | $152,500 | 82.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $2,750† | $28,750 | 73% | 2025-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,800 | $23,180 | 71.4% | 2025-11-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $14,918‡ | $14,918‡ | — | 2025-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $69,755† | $152,500 | — | 2026-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

George Rodrigue's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (271 lots) median $1,260 with 87.8% sell-through. Paintings (164 lots) median $28,200, record $152,500. A typical George Rodrigue painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $69,755.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,125–$4,750†‡ | $2,080†‡ | $14,307† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 226 | $704–$2,191†‡ | $1,260†‡ | $19,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $12,400–$22,365† | $15,698† | $118,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $20,442–$43,920†‡ | $33,460†‡ | $115,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $43,462–$96,525 | $54,600 | $137,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,583–$4,665† | $3,416† | $28,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,167–$2,594† | $1,643† | $5,440 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $152,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $137,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $23,180 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $19,375 |
| Photography | 2025 | $14,918‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $14,307† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,520 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Rodrigue worth?

Across 654 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Rodrigue work is $2,112. The median George Rodrigue print sells for $1,260 across 238 lots. The median George Rodrigue painting sells for $28,200 across 136 lots. The median George Rodrigue work on paper sells for $2,750 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Rodrigue prints typically sell for $704–$2,191 (the middle half of 226 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Rodrigue paintings typically sell for $20,442–$43,920 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a George Rodrigue print?

Based on 238 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Rodrigue print is $1,260. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is George Rodrigue's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Rodrigue print is $19,375.

### What is the average price of a George Rodrigue painting?

Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Rodrigue painting is $28,200. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is George Rodrigue's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Rodrigue painting is $152,500.

### What is the average price of a George Rodrigue work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Rodrigue work on paper is $2,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Rodrigue's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Rodrigue work on paper is $28,750.

### What is the average price of a medium George Rodrigue print?

Based on 226 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Rodrigue print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium George Rodrigue painting?

Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Rodrigue painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

George Rodrigue's auction record is $152,500, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Rodrigue auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-rodrigue (updated 2026-11-03).

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.