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# George Russell Drysdale (1912–1981)

George Russell Drysdale is an Australian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,849. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Russell Drysdale is recorded as sold in 2017 for $4,918; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Russell Drysdale work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Russell Drysdale work is $4,849.

The median George Russell Drysdale work on paper sells for $7,716 across 7 lots.

The median George Russell Drysdale print sells for $1,593 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,593 | $1,593 | — | 2003-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $7,716 | $57,360 | — | 2019-02-26 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,040–$7,890 | $7,091 | $15,614 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $57,360 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $15,614 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $1,593 |

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 Russell Drysdale worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Russell Drysdale work is $4,849. The median George Russell Drysdale work on paper sells for $7,716 across 7 lots. The median George Russell Drysdale print sells for $1,593 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Russell Drysdale's auction record?

George Russell Drysdale's auction record is $57,360, set in 2006.

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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.