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# George W. Drew (1875–1968)

George W. Drew is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $767. 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 W. Drew is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George W. Drew work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George W. Drew work is $767.

The median George W. Drew painting sells for $800 across 42 lots.

The median George W. Drew work on paper sells for $575 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George W. Drew paintings typically sell for $576–$1,380 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) George W. Drew paintings typically sell for $625–$1,410 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 50 | $800†‡ | $2,100‡ | 84% | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $575 | $575 | 50% | 2000-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,000‡ | $2,100‡ | — | 2009-08-06 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $625–$1,410†‡ | $757†‡ | $2,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $576–$1,380†‡ | $920†‡ | $2,100‡ |

† 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 | 2007 | $2,100‡ |
| Paintings | 2000 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $575 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 W. Drew worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George W. Drew work is $767. The median George W. Drew painting sells for $800 across 42 lots. The median George W. Drew work on paper sells for $575 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George W. Drew paintings typically sell for $576–$1,380 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George W. Drew paintings typically sell for $625–$1,410 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 the average price of a George W. Drew painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George W. Drew painting is $800. 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 W. Drew's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George W. Drew painting is $2,100. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium George W. Drew painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George W. Drew painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small George W. Drew painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George W. Drew painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 W. Drew's auction record?

George W. Drew's auction record is $2,100, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George W. Drew auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-w-drew (updated 2026-11-03).

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.