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# George Sherwood Hunter (1846–1919)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for George Sherwood Hunter at 9 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,439 including buyer’s premium (middle half $778–$9,786, n=5). The auction record is $58,306 for The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem (2025, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem | Oil on canvas | $58,306 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Vermeer study, 1846 | WOOD HUNTER | $9,786 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | The fisherman's daughter, 1855 | George Sherwood Hunter, R.B.A. (fl.1855-1893) | $8,110 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | BARGEES BY THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE, 1846 | Oil on canvas | $2,439 | Olympia Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Fisherfolk Returning, Aberdeen, 1850 | Oil on canvas | $1,248 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | A Silent Shrine, 1899? | Oil on canvas | $821 | Flandersauctions | May 2023 |
| 7 | A Weaver at Nizon, Pont Aven, 1905 | Oil on canvas | $820 | Roseberys London | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | A Beggar, 1874 | WOOD HUNTER | $809 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | The Shrimpers Gatherers, 1846 | Oil on canvas Dimensions | $778 | Chiswick Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Mort de Francesca de Rimini et de Paolo Malatesta, 1876 | Oil on canvas | $593 | Roseberys London | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $820 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $701 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Sherwood Hunter is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $778. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Sherwood Hunter sold in 2026 for $778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Sherwood Hunter work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sherwood Hunter work is $778.

The median George Sherwood Hunter painting sells for $814 across 14 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 | 15 | $814‡ | $58,306 | 93.3% | 2026-02-19 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $558–$1,630‡ | $809‡ | $9,786 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $778–$2,439 | $821 | $58,306 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $58,306 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,786 |

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 Sherwood Hunter worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sherwood Hunter work is $778. The median George Sherwood Hunter painting sells for $814 across 14 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 Sherwood Hunter painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Sherwood Hunter painting is $814. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Sherwood Hunter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Sherwood Hunter painting is $58,306.

### What is George Sherwood Hunter's auction record?

George Sherwood Hunter's auction record is $58,306, set in 2025.

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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 Sherwood Hunter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-sherwood-hunter (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.