George Tooker (1920–2011)
George Tooker is an American artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,200.
A work by George Tooker sold in 2026 for $2,236, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Tooker on OpeningBid →What is a George Tooker work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Tooker work is $1,200.
The median George Tooker print sells for $1,150 across 36 lots.
The median George Tooker painting sells for $122,882 across 4 lots.
The median George Tooker work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 38 | $1,150 | $2,185 | 94.7% | 2025-08-21 |
| Paintings | 4 | $122,882 | $356,237 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 50% | 2005-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $144,896 | $356,237 | — | 1999-05-26 |
George Tooker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $1,150 with 94.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $122,882, record $356,237. A typical George Tooker painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $144,896.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $706–$1,274 | $910 | $2,185 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,380 | $2,185 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $356,237 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $144,896 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $2,185 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $2,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Tooker worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Tooker work is $1,200. The median George Tooker print sells for $1,150 across 36 lots. The median George Tooker painting sells for $122,882 across 4 lots. The median George Tooker work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a George Tooker print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Tooker print is $1,150.
What is George Tooker's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Tooker print is $2,185.
What is the average price of a medium George Tooker print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Tooker print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small George Tooker print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Tooker print (small (under 50 cm)) is $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is George Tooker's auction record?
George Tooker's auction record is $356,237, set in 1999.
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