> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-segal · updated 2026-11-02

# George Segal (1924–2000)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 262 auction results for George Segal at 47 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,177 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,356–$14,802, n=27). The auction record is $1,025,000 for The Dancers (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dancers, 1971-1982 | Bronze | $1,025,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | Man Leaving a Bus, 1967 | Glass | $456,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | The Movie Poster, 1967 | Plaster figure and photograph mounted on wood laid down on panel, in two parts | $422,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 4 | The Tar Roofer | — | $421,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Depression Breadline, 1991 | Bronze with dark patina, in 7 parts | $384,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Woman on Park Bench, 1998 | Bronze | $350,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Laundromat, 1966-1967 | Plaster | $339,500 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 8 | Woman with Sunglasses on Bench, 1983 | Bronze | $275,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 9 | Blue Girl on Park Bench, 1980 | Painted plaster and painted aluminum | $272,229 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | The Girl on the Flying Trapeze, 1969 | Plaster | $243,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 90 | $9,098 |
| Other | 49 | $4,410 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $2,653 |
| Prints | 42 | $445 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $58,365 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $2,530 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $1,875 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 262 results from 47 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Segal is an American artist with 367 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,781. 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 Segal sold in 2026 for $67,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 George Segal works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a George Segal work worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Segal work is $2,781.

The median George Segal sculpture sells for $5,890 across 108 lots.

The median George Segal print sells for $458 across 67 lots.

The median George Segal work on paper sells for $2,355 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Segal sculptures typically sell for $2,196–$17,121 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) George Segal prints typically sell for $322–$906 (the middle half of 41 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 | 99 | $458†‡ | $30,893 | 67.7% | 2026-03-15 |
| Paintings | 11 | $57,744† | $1M | 72.7% | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $2,355†‡ | $139,700 | 90% | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 129 | $5,890†‡ | $456,000 | 83.7% | 2026-10-21 |
| Photography | 3 | $330 | $330 | 33.3% | 1993-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $211,500 | $1M | — | 2025-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

George Segal's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (99 lots) median $458 with 67.7% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $57,744, record $1,025,000. A typical George Segal painting sells for around 126× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $211,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $193–$796†‡ | $295†‡ | $2,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $322–$906†‡ | $448†‡ | $30,893 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $646–$1,560‡ | $1,221‡ | $3,337 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $27,812–$170,500† | $87,676† | $275,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,541–$3,285‡ | $2,223‡ | $20,315 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $750–$2,495† | $1,375† | $3,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,019–$47,880 | $5,040 | $139,700 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,125–$4,763†‡ | $2,614†‡ | $32,396 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $2,196–$17,121†‡ | $6,000†‡ | $211,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $57,308–$265,109 | $122,350 | $456,000 |

† 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 | 2014 | $1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $456,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $422,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $275,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $139,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $47,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $30,893 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $12,588 |

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 Segal worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Segal work is $2,781. The median George Segal sculpture sells for $5,890 across 108 lots. The median George Segal print sells for $458 across 67 lots. The median George Segal work on paper sells for $2,355 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Segal sculptures typically sell for $2,196–$17,121 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Segal prints typically sell for $322–$906 (the middle half of 41 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 Segal sculpture?

Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Segal sculpture is $5,890. 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 Segal's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Segal sculpture is $456,000.

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

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Segal print is $458. 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 Segal's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Segal print is $30,893.

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

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Segal work on paper is $2,355. 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 Segal's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Segal work on paper is $139,700.

### What is the average price of a medium George Segal sculpture?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Segal sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,000, 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 Segal print?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Segal print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $448, 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 Segal's auction record?

George Segal's auction record is $1,025,000, set in 2014.

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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 Segal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-segal (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.