> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-valentine-dureau · updated 2026-11-02

# George Valentine Dureau (1930–2014)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for George Valentine Dureau at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,062 including buyer’s premium (middle half $733–$1,465, n=23). The auction record is $13,742 for Beach Scene (2014, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beach Scene, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $13,742 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2014 |
| 2 | Nude Man, 1930 | Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas | $13,000 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Trompe l'oeil Landscape, 1930 | Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas | $10,980 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Shirtless #1, 1985 | Ink on recto | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 5 | Those Who Share Life, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $9,150 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2017 |
| 6 | Stanley K as Oedipus, 1930 | Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas | $8,960 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Dance on Rampart, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $8,235 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Pulcinella, 1930 | Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas | $7,930 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Instructing Adam, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $7,320 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | The Kiss, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $7,320 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $6,175 |
| Works on paper | 53 | $1,062 |
| Photographs | 24 | $975 |
| Prints | 11 | $375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,930 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 75 | $1,062 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $733 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Valentine Dureau is an American artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Valentine Dureau sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Valentine Dureau work worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Valentine Dureau work is $1,125.

The median George Valentine Dureau work on paper sells for $1,028 across 69 lots.

The median George Valentine Dureau photograph sells for $937 across 29 lots.

The median George Valentine Dureau painting sells for $6,175 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Valentine Dureau work on papers typically sell for $725–$1,950 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $480 | $875 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Paintings | 22 | $6,175† | $13,742 | 95.5% | 2025-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $1,028† | $5,500† | 86.3% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $400† | $400† | — | 2023-08-26 |
| Photography | 30 | $937† | $9,375 | 96.7% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $11,115† | $13,742 | — | 2025-07-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

George Valentine Dureau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $480. Paintings (22 lots) median $6,175, record $13,742. A typical George Valentine Dureau painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $11,115.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $375–$819 | $480 | $875 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,188–$7,490† | $5,832† | $13,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $4,804–$9,675† | $7,625† | $13,742 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $531–$750† | $610† | $2,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $725–$1,950† | $1,188† | $5,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $640–$1,170† | $845† | $9,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $790–$1,916 | $1,430 | $3,050 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $13,742 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $9,375 |
| Photography | 2024 | $8,960 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $819 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Valentine Dureau worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Valentine Dureau work is $1,125. The median George Valentine Dureau work on paper sells for $1,028 across 69 lots. The median George Valentine Dureau photograph sells for $937 across 29 lots. The median George Valentine Dureau painting sells for $6,175 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Valentine Dureau work on papers typically sell for $725–$1,950 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Valentine Dureau work on paper?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Valentine Dureau work on paper is $1,028. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Valentine Dureau's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Valentine Dureau work on paper is $5,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a George Valentine Dureau photograph?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Valentine Dureau photograph is $937. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Valentine Dureau's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Valentine Dureau photograph is $9,375.

### What is the average price of a George Valentine Dureau painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Valentine Dureau painting is $6,175. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Valentine Dureau's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Valentine Dureau painting is $13,742.

### What is the average price of a medium George Valentine Dureau work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Valentine Dureau work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small George Valentine Dureau photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Valentine Dureau photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Valentine Dureau's auction record?

George Valentine Dureau's auction record is $13,742, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.