George Shalders (1816–1873)
George Shalders is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,475. 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 Shalders sold in 2023 for $3,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Shalders work is $1,475.
The median George Shalders painting sells for $1,501 across 23 lots.
The median George Shalders work on paper sells for $797 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $1,501†‡ | $4,950 | 69.7% | 2026-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $797‡ | $5,858 | 70.6% | 2025-03-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $567–$1,287‡ | $647‡ | $4,950 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,486–$3,270†‡ | $1,634†‡ | $3,833 |
† 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) | 6 | $497–$560‡ | $514‡ | $1,272‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,297–$4,417‡ | $2,819‡ | $5,858 |
‡ 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 | 2001 | $5,858 |
| Paintings | 1990 | $4,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $4,715 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,833 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Shalders worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Shalders work is $1,475. The median George Shalders painting sells for $1,501 across 23 lots. The median George Shalders work on paper sells for $797 across 12 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 Shalders painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Shalders painting is $1,501. 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 Shalders's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Shalders painting is $4,950.
What is the average price of a George Shalders work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Shalders work on paper is $797. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Shalders's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Shalders work on paper is $5,858.
What is the average price of a medium George Shalders painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Shalders painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,634, 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 Shalders painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Shalders painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Shalders's auction record?
George Shalders's auction record is $5,858, set in 2001.
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