George Romney (1734–1802)
What is George Romney’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 351 auction results for George Romney at 43 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,173 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,583–$25,208, n=46). The auction record is $1,020,481 for Group portrait of Dorothy Stables (1753-1832), with her daughters, Harriet (1774-1827) and Maria (1775-1821), in a wooded landscape (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 76 | $22,790 |
| Paintings | 95 | $14,815 |
| Works on paper | 64 | $2,484 |
| Prints | 8 | $395 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $72,308 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 90 | $13,032 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $2,484 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 351 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
George Romney is a British (modern) artist with 405 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,930. 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 Romney sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $45,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Romney on OpeningBid →What is a George Romney work worth?
Across 300 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Romney work is $6,930.
The median George Romney painting sells for $14,815 across 159 lots.
The median George Romney work on paper sells for $1,584 across 102 lots.
The median George Romney print sells for $135 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Romney paintings typically sell for $1,659–$32,155 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George Romney work on papers typically sell for $800–$5,858 (the middle half of 96 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 | 25 | $135†‡ | $3,819 | 64% | 2026-08-01 |
| Paintings | 184 | $14,815†‡ | $1M | 86.4% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 125 | $1,584†‡ | $119,332 | 81.6% | 2026-07-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $225† | $225† | 50% | 2024-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $230,500 | $1M | — | 2026-02-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Romney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $135 with 64% sell-through. Paintings (184 lots) median $14,815, record $1,020,481. A typical George Romney painting sells for around 110× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $230,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $54–$392‡ | $100‡ | $398 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $134–$166†‡ | $143†‡ | $190† |
† 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) | 11 | $899–$45,638†‡ | $20,000†‡ | $92,193 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 102 | $1,659–$32,155†‡ | $11,935†‡ | $400,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $8,711–$91,125†‡ | $41,425†‡ | $1M |
† 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) | 96 | $800–$5,858†‡ | $1,584†‡ | $119,332 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $312–$15,370†‡ | $6,438†‡ | $19,476 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2004 | $725,158 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $119,332 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $104,916 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,819 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $398 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $225† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Romney worth?
Across 300 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Romney work is $6,930. The median George Romney painting sells for $14,815 across 159 lots. The median George Romney work on paper sells for $1,584 across 102 lots. The median George Romney print sells for $135 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Romney paintings typically sell for $1,659–$32,155 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Romney work on papers typically sell for $800–$5,858 (the middle half of 96 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 Romney painting?
Based on 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Romney painting is $14,815. 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 Romney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Romney painting is $1,020,481.
What is the average price of a George Romney work on paper?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Romney work on paper is $1,584. 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 Romney's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Romney work on paper is $119,332.
What is the average price of a George Romney print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Romney print is $135. 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 Romney's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Romney print is $3,819.
What is the average price of a medium George Romney painting?
Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Romney painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,935, 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 small George Romney work on paper?
Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Romney work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,584, 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 Romney's auction record?
George Romney's auction record is $1,020,481, set in 2021.
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