> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-sheffield · updated 2026-11-01

# George Sheffield (1839–1892)

George Sheffield is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $342. 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 Sheffield sold in 2023 for $481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Sheffield work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sheffield work is $342.

The median George Sheffield work on paper sells for $309 across 17 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $309‡ | $1,109 | 81% | 2025-01-22 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $154–$690‡ | $259‡ | $762 |

‡ 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 | 2002 | $1,109 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $762 |

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 Sheffield worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sheffield work is $342. The median George Sheffield work on paper sells for $309 across 17 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 Sheffield work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Sheffield work on paper is $309. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Sheffield's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Sheffield work on paper is $1,109.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Sheffield work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Sheffield's auction record?

George Sheffield's auction record is $1,109, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Sheffield auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-sheffield (updated 2026-11-01).

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.