George Sand (1804–1876)
What is George Sand’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for George Sand at 15 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,815 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,515–$9,174, n=5). The auction record is $19,754 for Tache (2012, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tache | Aquarelle avec effet de dendrite et rehauts | $19,754 | Artcurial | Feb 2012 |
| 2 | Autoportrait | Aquarelle et encre de Chine | $10,535 | Artcurial | Feb 2012 |
| 3 | Paysage lacustre animé Dendrite et rehauts de gouache blanche. (Petites taches) | Dendrite et rehauts de gouache blanche | $9,318 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Heron landscape at Nohant, 1874 | Watercolor on paper | $9,174 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Paysage animé aux cascades Dendrite et rehauts de gouache blanche | Dendrite et rehauts de gouache blanche | $7,815 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Paysage arboré Dendrite et rehauts de gouache blanche. (Petites taches), circa 1874 | Aquarelle à l’écrasage (dendrite) et rehauts de gouache blanche | $7,515 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Paysage de montagne, 1876 | Aquarelle, dendrite | $6,588 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Paysage lacustre arboré (recto): Essais de couleurs (verso), 1871 | Aquarelle et gouache, dentrite, sur papier Bristol | $6,484 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Paysage (Dendrite), 1875 | Gouache and watercolour on paper | $6,411 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Le Cavalier et l'enfant, 1827 | Mine de plomb | $6,321 | Artcurial | Feb 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $6,411 |
| Other | 16 | $3,586 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $6,366 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
George Sand is a French artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,840. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Sand sold in 2025 for $9,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Sand on OpeningBid →What is a George Sand work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sand work is $4,840.
The median George Sand work on paper sells for $6,411 across 19 lots.
The median George Sand painting sells for $5,013 across 4 lots.
The median George Sand print sells for $558 across 4 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 | $558‡ | $6,028 | — | 2025-06-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $5,013 | $6,484 | — | 2022-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $6,411‡ | $19,754 | — | 2025-11-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,712 | $4,750 | — | 2021-07-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Sand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $558. Paintings (4 lots) median $5,013, record $6,484. A typical George Sand painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $5,105–$9,514‡ | $6,963‡ | $19,754 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $19,754 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,696‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,484 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,028 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,100 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,750 |
| Photography | 2010 | $2,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $566 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Sand worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sand work is $4,840. The median George Sand work on paper sells for $6,411 across 19 lots. The median George Sand painting sells for $5,013 across 4 lots. The median George Sand print sells for $558 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a George Sand work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Sand work on paper is $6,411. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Sand's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Sand work on paper is $19,754.
What is the average price of a small George Sand work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Sand work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,963, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Sand's auction record?
George Sand's auction record is $10,696, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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