George Telfer Bear (1876–1973)
George Telfer Bear is a Scottish artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,033. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Telfer Bear sold in 2022 for $5,532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Telfer Bear on OpeningBid →What is a George Telfer Bear work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Telfer Bear work is $2,033.
The median George Telfer Bear painting sells for $1,059 across 8 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 | 10 | $1,059†‡ | $5,532 | 80% | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $753–$1,625†‡ | $900†‡ | $2,788 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $5,532 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,788 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Telfer Bear worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Telfer Bear work is $2,033. The median George Telfer Bear painting sells for $1,059 across 8 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 Telfer Bear's auction record?
George Telfer Bear's auction record is $5,532, set in 2022.
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