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# George Spencer Watson (1869–1934)

George Spencer Watson is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,444. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Spencer Watson sold in 2023 for $15,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Spencer Watson work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Spencer Watson work is $8,444.

The median George Spencer Watson painting sells for $10,117 across 39 lots.

The median George Spencer Watson work on paper sells for $1,206 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Spencer Watson paintings typically sell for $7,037–$25,046 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $10,117‡ | $247,591 | — | 2023-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,206 | $2,815 | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $90,442 | $247,591 | — | 2014-06-17 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $7,037–$25,046‡ | $10,689‡ | $90,442 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,670–$28,304‡ | $12,925‡ | $247,591 |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $247,591 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $90,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,815 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,627 |

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 Spencer Watson worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Spencer Watson work is $8,444. The median George Spencer Watson painting sells for $10,117 across 39 lots. The median George Spencer Watson work on paper sells for $1,206 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Spencer Watson paintings typically sell for $7,037–$25,046 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a George Spencer Watson painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Spencer Watson painting is $10,117. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Spencer Watson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Spencer Watson painting is $247,591.

### What is the average price of a medium George Spencer Watson painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Spencer Watson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Spencer Watson's auction record?

George Spencer Watson's auction record is $247,591, set in 2009.

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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 Spencer Watson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-spencer-watson (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.