George Sowden (b. 1942)
What is George Sowden’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for George Sowden at 15 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,369 including buyer’s premium (middle half $913–$1,522, n=17). The auction record is $4,796 for A PROTOTYPE CABINET (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A PROTOTYPE CABINET, 1990 | Ebonised top, fruitwood veneer, wood | $4,796 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 2 | Ensemble de huit fauteuils Palace, 1983 | Lacquered wood | $4,227 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Mamounia, 1985 | Lacquered wood | $3,999 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Palace, circa 1983 | Armchair | $2,142 | Phillips | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | CENTRO SW/5, 1987 | Ceramics | $2,130 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | CENTRO SW/4, 1987 | Ceramics | $1,826 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | George Sowden (né en 1942), 1991 | Grès | $1,826 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | George Sowden (né en 1942), 1991 | Grès | $1,826 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Metropole, 1982 | Mélaminé polychrome | $1,595 | Artcurial | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | George Sowden (né en 1942), 1991 | Grès | $1,522 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $1,369 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $913 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $988 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $948 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
George Sowden is a British artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $960. 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 Sowden sold in 2026 for $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Sowden on OpeningBid →What is a George Sowden work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sowden work is $960.
The median George Sowden sculpture sells for $1,063 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,063 | $1,063 | — | 2020-07-29 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,063 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Sowden worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Sowden work is $960. The median George Sowden sculpture sells for $1,063 across 1 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 George Sowden's auction record?
George Sowden's auction record is $4,796, set in 1999.
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