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# George Sowden (b. 1942)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $1,369 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $913 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Sowden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-sowden (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.